Ukraine's largest private power firm DTEK stated on Friday (March 29)&nbsp; that three thermal power plants had been damaged by Russian missiles and drones strike. Russia's latest aerial attack targeted Ukraine’s energy sector, causing damage to facilities overnight.

"The occupants attacked three DTEK thermal power plants. Equipment was severely damaged. After the attack, engineers promptly started to deal with the consequences," the DTEK energy provider said on the Telegram messaging app.

According to local reports, at least five people were wounded in Russian strikes in the Kamianske district.

Local television channels in Ukraine reported that explosions were heard in the Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi regions, as well as the city of Dnipro, as Russian cruise missiles were spotted in Ukrainian airspace.

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On March 29, Ukrenerho, a Ukrainian power grid operator, said that Russia had once again attacked Ukraine's energy sector, damaging thermal and hydroelectric power plants in the central and western regions.

Ukrenerho also reported emergency shutdowns in southeastern Dnipropetrovsk Province, with power facilities also affected in Poltava and Cherkasy regions.

<h2>Russian missiles and drone strikes cause damage to energy sector in Ukraine</h2>

Russian&nbsp;missiles and drone strikes have caused significant damage to the energy sector in Ukraine. As a result, Kyiv halted power exports and is relying on imports. DTEK has lost about 50 percent of its capacity due to Russian attacks.

Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko also confirmed that facilities in the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Cherkasy were attacked. Galushchenko wrote on Facebook, "Electricity generation facilities were targeted by drones and missiles. The enemy launched a powerful missile and air strike against the fuel and energy sector of Ukraine, using various types of missiles and attack drones."

Meanwhile, Ukraine&nbsp;destroyed at least 58 drones launched by Russia overnight, along with 26 of 39 missiles, the Ukrainian military said.

"The enemy launched a powerful missile and air strike against the fuel and energy sector of Ukraine, using various types of missiles and attack drones," the commander said.

Ukraine's largest private power firm DTEK stated on Friday (March 29) that three thermal power plants had been damaged by Russian missiles and drones strike. Russia's latest aerial attack targeted Ukraine’s energy sector, causing damage to facilities overnight.

Ukraine's largest private power firm DTEK stated on Friday (March 29) that three thermal power plants had been damaged by Russian missiles and drones strike. Russia's latest aerial attack targeted Ukraine’s energy sector, causing damage to facilities overnight. "The occupants attacked three DTEK thermal power plants. Equipment was severely damaged. After the attack, engineers promptly started to deal with the consequences," the DTEK energy provider said on the Telegram messaging app. According to local reports, at least five people were wounded in Russian strikes in the Kamianske district. Local television channels in Ukraine reported that explosions were heard in the Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi regions, as well as the city of Dnipro, as Russian cruise missiles were spotted in Ukrainian airspace. Also read | Ukraine claims it downed 26 drones in latest Russian strikes On March 29, Ukrenerho, a Ukrainian power grid operator, said that Russia had once again attacked Ukraine's energy sector, damaging thermal and hydroelectric power plants in the central and western regions. Ukrenerho also reported emergency shutdowns in southeastern Dnipropetrovsk Province, with power facilities also affected in Poltava and Cherkasy regions. Russian missiles and drone strikes cause damage to energy sector in Ukraine Russian missiles and drone strikes have caused significant damage to the energy sector in Ukraine. As a result, Kyiv halted power exports and is relying on imports. DTEK has lost about 50 percent of its capacity due to Russian attacks. Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko also confirmed that facilities in the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Cherkasy were attacked. Galushchenko wrote on Facebook, "Electricity generation facilities were targeted by drones and missiles. The enemy launched a powerful missile and air strike against the fuel and energy sector of Ukraine, using various types of missiles and attack drones." Meanwhile, Ukraine destroyed at least 58 drones launched by Russia overnight, along with 26 of 39 missiles, the Ukrainian military said. "The enemy launched a powerful missile and air strike against the fuel and energy sector of Ukraine, using various types of missiles and attack drones," the commander said.

Russia destroys three thermal power plants in Ukraine, says the largest private power firm DTEK

For the first time, the Russian coastal defence missile systems have been dispatched near Pacific islands also claimed by Japan.

Russia moved the Bastion mobile defence system to Matua, a deserted volcanic island in the middle of the Kuril Island chain. Japan&nbsp;claims four of the southernmost islands.

Matua is an inhabited landmass near the centre of the Kuril Islands.

After World War II, the&nbsp; Soviet Union took control of the islands. Earlier, it was the home of a large Japanese base. It is now the focus of Russian efforts to boost military presence in the Pacific.

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On Thursday, Russia's Defence Ministry released a video showing its massive missile carriers moving ashore from amphibious landing vessels and driving along the coast of the volcanic island to take firing positions as part of drills.

The ministry said the deployment involved setting up living quarters for personnel, hangars for the vehicles and other infrastructure, reports news agency AP.

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“The missile crews of the Pacific Fleet will be on round-the-clock watch on this remote island in the central part of the Kuril Ridge to control the adjacent water area and strait zones,”&nbsp;the Russian Eastern Military District said in a statement.

The Bastion is capable of hitting sea targets at a range of up to 500 kilometres.

In 2016, Russia stationed the Bal and the Bastion coastal defence missile systems on two of the four southernmost Kuril Islands.

In the following years, it followed up by sending top-of-the-line air defence missiles systems there and setting up an air base on the Iturup Island where fighter jets were deployed.

(With inputs from agencies)

For the first time, the Russian coastal defence missile systems have been dispatched near Pacific islands also claimed by Japan. Russia moved the Bastion mobile defence system to Matua, a deserted volcanic island in the middle of the Kuril Island chain.

For the first time, the Russian coastal defence missile systems have been dispatched near Pacific islands also claimed by Japan. Russia moved the Bastion mobile defence system to Matua, a deserted volcanic island in the middle of the Kuril Island chain. Japan claims four of the southernmost islands. Matua is an inhabited landmass near the centre of the Kuril Islands. After World War II, the Soviet Union took control of the islands. Earlier, it was the home of a large Japanese base. It is now the focus of Russian efforts to boost military presence in the Pacific. Also read | Ukraine: Choose diplomacy or face consequences, Blinken tells Russia's Lavrov On Thursday, Russia's Defence Ministry released a video showing its massive missile carriers moving ashore from amphibious landing vessels and driving along the coast of the volcanic island to take firing positions as part of drills. The ministry said the deployment involved setting up living quarters for personnel, hangars for the vehicles and other infrastructure, reports news agency AP. Also read | Biden prepares plan to protect Ukraine; Putin slams drone deployment at border “The missile crews of the Pacific Fleet will be on round-the-clock watch on this remote island in the central part of the Kuril Ridge to control the adjacent water area and strait zones,” the Russian Eastern Military District said in a statement. The Bastion is capable of hitting sea targets at a range of up to 500 kilometres. In 2016, Russia stationed the Bal and the Bastion coastal defence missile systems on two of the four southernmost Kuril Islands. In the following years, it followed up by sending top-of-the-line air defence missiles systems there and setting up an air base on the Iturup Island where fighter jets were deployed. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia beefs up military presence near Pacific islands claimed by Japan

Russian Defence Ministry test-launched&nbsp;Russia's new anti-ballistic&nbsp;missile&nbsp;at Sary-Shagan testing range in Kazakhstan.

A video released by the ministry on Monday (April 2) showed anti-ballistic&nbsp;missile&nbsp;complex arriving at the range and&nbsp;missile&nbsp;being launched.

According to the ministry official, the new modernised anti-missile&nbsp;launch was successful.

The ministry said in a statement that the tested&nbsp;missile&nbsp;is already in service and used to protect the city of Moscow from potential attacks from air.

The ministry said in a statement that the tested missile is already in service

Russian Defence Ministry test-launched Russia's new anti-ballistic missile at Sary-Shagan testing range in Kazakhstan. A video released by the ministry on Monday (April 2) showed anti-ballistic missile complex arriving at the range and missile being launched. According to the ministry official, the new modernised anti-missile launch was successful. The ministry said in a statement that the tested missile is already in service and used to protect the city of Moscow from potential attacks from air.

Watch: Russia successfully test-launches new anti-ballistic missile

&nbsp;Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing a Soyuz rocket launch from the Plesetsk cosmodrome.

The rocket carried on board a military satellite, the precise purpose of which was left unmentioned in official statements released by the Ministry of Defence.

The satellite was given an official title "Kosmos-2525" and came online in orbit without complications.

The satellite was given an official title "Kosmos-2525" and came online in orbit without complications.

Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing a Soyuz rocket launch from the Plesetsk cosmodrome. The rocket carried on board a military satellite, the precise purpose of which was left unmentioned in official statements released by the Ministry of Defence. The satellite was given an official title "Kosmos-2525" and came online in orbit without complications.

Watch: Russian rocket takes military satellite into orbit

Russia&nbsp;on Friday (November 24) conducted a&nbsp;test-launch of a new modernised defense missile from the Sary Shagan range in Kazakhstan. According to Russian defence ministry, the launch was successful and the missile hit a provisional target in established time.

The ministry said, the close-range missile will be a part of the new defense system protecting Moscow from potential attack from air and space. The missile is supposed to replace the current defense system A-135 &quot;Amur&quot;, which was developed in the 1970s, the ministry said.

Russia?on Friday (November 24) conducted a?test-launch of a new modernized defense missile from the Sary Shagan range in Kazakhstan

Russia on Friday (November 24) conducted a test-launch of a new modernised defense missile from the Sary Shagan range in Kazakhstan. According to Russian defence ministry, the launch was successful and the missile hit a provisional target in established time. The ministry said, the close-range missile will be a part of the new defense system protecting Moscow from potential attack from air and space. The missile is supposed to replace the current defense system A-135 "Amur", which was developed in the 1970s, the ministry said.

Watch: Russia test-launches new missile for Moscow defence system

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Watch: Russia test-launches new missile for Moscow defence system