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Russia launched a total of 100 projectiles overnight targeting energy sites across Ukraine in a fresh salvo, the Ukrainian officials said on Saturday (June 1).

Russia has fired hundreds of missiles in its air offensive targeting Ukraine's power facilities since the war broke out, causing significant energy shortages and damage.

"The enemy launched 53 missiles of various types and 47 attack drones," the air force said, adding that it shot down 35 of the missiles and all but one of the drones.

The DTEK operator said that two thermal power plants were damaged in Moscow's assault, without mentioning details about their exact location.

"It was another extremely difficult night for the Ukrainian energy sector. The enemy struck two of our thermal power plants. The equipment was seriously damaged," the company said in a statement on Telegram.

This was the sixth major attack on DTEK thermal power plants since mid-March, the statement added.

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<h2>'Russia targeted sites in five regions,'&nbsp;says Ukraine's Energy Minister</h2>

Russia's air offensive targeted sites in five regions, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovograd, Ivano-Frankivsk and Zaporizhzhia, stretching from near the eastern frontlines to Ukraine's west, which borders the European Union, said Ukraine's Energy Minister German Galushchenko.

The ministry further warned that due to the attacks, there would be power restrictions across the country on Saturday evening.

<h2>'Moscow exploiting lack of determination among Ukraine's key backers': Zelensky</h2>

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was making attempts to "exploit" the lack of "determination" among Ukraine's key Western backers, reiterating his call for more air defence systems.

"Russia's main goal is to normalise terror, to exploit the lack of sufficient air defence and determination of Ukraine's partners," he said in a social media post.

"This is a test of humanity and determination for the free world. Either we pass this test together, or the world will plunge into even greater destabilisation and chaos," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia launched a total of 100 projectiles overnight targeting energy sites across Ukraine in a fresh salvo, the Ukrainian officials said on Saturday (June 1). Russia has fired hundreds of missiles in its air offensive targeting Ukraine's power facilities since the war broke out, causing significant energy shortages and damage.

Russia launched a total of 100 projectiles overnight targeting energy sites across Ukraine in a fresh salvo, the Ukrainian officials said on Saturday (June 1). Russia has fired hundreds of missiles in its air offensive targeting Ukraine's power facilities since the war broke out, causing significant energy shortages and damage. "The enemy launched 53 missiles of various types and 47 attack drones," the air force said, adding that it shot down 35 of the missiles and all but one of the drones. The DTEK operator said that two thermal power plants were damaged in Moscow's assault, without mentioning details about their exact location. "It was another extremely difficult night for the Ukrainian energy sector. The enemy struck two of our thermal power plants. The equipment was seriously damaged," the company said in a statement on Telegram. This was the sixth major attack on DTEK thermal power plants since mid-March, the statement added. Also read: Russia, Ukraine exchange 150 prisoners after UAE-brokered deal 'Russia targeted sites in five regions,' says Ukraine's Energy Minister Russia's air offensive targeted sites in five regions, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovograd, Ivano-Frankivsk and Zaporizhzhia, stretching from near the eastern frontlines to Ukraine's west, which borders the European Union, said Ukraine's Energy Minister German Galushchenko. The ministry further warned that due to the attacks, there would be power restrictions across the country on Saturday evening. 'Moscow exploiting lack of determination among Ukraine's key backers': Zelensky President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was making attempts to "exploit" the lack of "determination" among Ukraine's key Western backers, reiterating his call for more air defence systems. "Russia's main goal is to normalise terror, to exploit the lack of sufficient air defence and determination of Ukraine's partners," he said in a social media post. "This is a test of humanity and determination for the free world. Either we pass this test together, or the world will plunge into even greater destabilisation and chaos," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancelled his visit to Madrid scheduled for Friday (May 17), the Spanish media reported on Wednesday (May 15).

The Spanish royal palace updated the royal agenda on Wednesday, removing a Friday meeting between Spain's King Felipe VI and Zelensky.&nbsp;

The Spanish media said the Ukrainian leader cancelled his visit after Russia launched a fresh offensive on northeastern Ukraine.

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Notably, Ukraine has pulled back its troops near several villages in the eastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces have been advancing.

The Ukrainian military announced on Tuesday night, "To protect our troops and minimise casualties, Ukrainian units near Lukyantsi and Vovchansk carried out a strategic manoeuvre to more defensible positions in response to enemy fire and ground assaults."&nbsp;

Ukraine's General Staff said the situation remains quite difficult&nbsp;but insisted that its forces were not allowing the Russians&nbsp;to gain a foothold.

"Donetsk and Kharkiv regions are where it is most difficult now," Zelensky said in an address on Tuesday evening.

Video: Russia sharpens attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv

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Additionally, Ukrainian energy operator DTEK announced that it had lifted electricity consumption restrictions in several regions of the country that were placed in the wake of Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities.

"Emergency shutdowns in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, the Odesa region, the Donetsk region and the Dnipropetrovsk region were lifted," DTEK said.

<h2>Russia&nbsp;advances in Kharkiv</h2>

Russian offensive in Ukraine's northeast, in the Kharkiv region has forced thousands to flee their homes. On Tuesday (May 14), it hit the centre of Kharkiv with airstrikes. Kharkiv is Ukraine's second biggest city after Kyiv.&nbsp;

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Around 20 people were injured, including three children. One of the sites hit with airstrikes was a 20-storey building in the city centre, emergency services said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancelled his visit to Madrid scheduled for Friday (May 17), the Spanish media reported on Wednesday (May 15). The Spanish royal palace updated the royal agenda on Wednesday, removing a Friday meeting between Spain's King Felipe VI and Zelensky.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancelled his visit to Madrid scheduled for Friday (May 17), the Spanish media reported on Wednesday (May 15). The Spanish royal palace updated the royal agenda on Wednesday, removing a Friday meeting between Spain's King Felipe VI and Zelensky. The Spanish media said the Ukrainian leader cancelled his visit after Russia launched a fresh offensive on northeastern Ukraine. Also read: Zelensky flags 'biggest problem' to Blinken as Russians advance in Kharkiv Notably, Ukraine has pulled back its troops near several villages in the eastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces have been advancing. The Ukrainian military announced on Tuesday night, "To protect our troops and minimise casualties, Ukrainian units near Lukyantsi and Vovchansk carried out a strategic manoeuvre to more defensible positions in response to enemy fire and ground assaults." Ukraine's General Staff said the situation remains quite difficult but insisted that its forces were not allowing the Russians to gain a foothold. "Donetsk and Kharkiv regions are where it is most difficult now," Zelensky said in an address on Tuesday evening. Video: Russia sharpens attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv × Additionally, Ukrainian energy operator DTEK announced that it had lifted electricity consumption restrictions in several regions of the country that were placed in the wake of Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities. "Emergency shutdowns in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, the Odesa region, the Donetsk region and the Dnipropetrovsk region were lifted," DTEK said. Russia advances in Kharkiv Russian offensive in Ukraine's northeast, in the Kharkiv region has forced thousands to flee their homes. On Tuesday (May 14), it hit the centre of Kharkiv with airstrikes. Kharkiv is Ukraine's second biggest city after Kyiv. Also read | US Secretary of State Blinken assures Zelensky military aid 'now on its way' Around 20 people were injured, including three children. One of the sites hit with airstrikes was a 20-storey building in the city centre, emergency services said. (With inputs from agencies)

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