Russia hits power grid in central regions of Ukraine: ‘Equipment damaged’

Russia-Ukraine War: "Equipment at the major network of the Ukrainian energy system in the central regions was damaged," the grid operator said.

Russian forces struck the power grid in central regions of Ukraine overnight and further electricity supply restrictions are possible, grid operator Ukrenergo said on Thursday.

Russia-Ukraine War: Firefighters work after a drone attack on buildings in Kyiv, Ukraine. (AP)

"Equipment at the major network of the Ukrainian energy system in the central regions was damaged," it said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app.

Russia has stepped up its strikes on crucial Ukrainian infrastructure including the power grid in recent weeks, leaving millions without electricity or heating for lengthy periods of time as winter approaches.