Intense Russian air strikes on Sunday killed at least five people and caused widespread damage to energy infrastructure across Ukraine, officials said. The attacks hit targets in both the southern Zaporizhzhia region and the western city of Lviv, cutting power to tens of thousands of residents.

Local authorities confirmed that multiple residential and industrial areas were struck, leading to significant disruptions in electricity and heating networks. Emergency services are working to restore power and assess the full scale of the damage.

Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said the strikes were among the most severe in recent weeks, underscoring Russia’s continued targeting of critical infrastructure ahead of the winter months.

Ukrainian air defense systems reportedly intercepted several incoming missiles, but some still managed to reach their targets, resulting in casualties and extensive destruction.

Further details about the victims and the extent of the damage are awaited as rescue and recovery efforts continue across affected regions.