A Russian strike in northern Ukraine left 150,000 without power, while Ukraine targeted Russian military logistics and missile component facilities.
Key facts
- •The power outage in Chernihiv affected approximately 150,000 residents.
- •Ukrainian forces struck a missile components facility in Kirov and an oil facility 1,350 kilometers away.
- •Recent Ukrainian operations have targeted logistics centers operated by the retailer Wildberries.
- •The EU's new sanctions package targets nearly 220 individuals and entities.
- •EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated the sanctions include over 100 banks and crypto operators.
A Russian attack on an energy facility in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region cut power to approximately 150,000 residents on Friday. Simultaneously, Ukrainian air defenses worked to repel a Russian assault on Kyiv. These events occurred as Ukraine conducted long-range strikes against Russian missile and oil facilities, and the European Union announced a significant new sanctions package.
By the numbers
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Infrastructure
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed successful Ukrainian strikes on a missile components facility in Kirov and an oil facility located nearly 1,350 kilometers away. Zelenskyy stated the Kirov facility provided components for Russian aircraft and missile systems, calling the attack justified. Additionally, Ukraine has targeted logistics centers operated by the retailer Wildberries over the past week to disrupt supply chains for the Russian military.
European Union Sanctions
The European Union unveiled its largest sanctions package against Russia in four years on Thursday, targeting nearly 220 individuals and entities. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated the measures target over 100 banks and crypto operators, more than 40 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet, and several oil refineries in Russia and Belarus to increase pressure on the Russian economy.
Timeline
- July 24, 2026Ukrainian drones targeted logistics facilities operated by Wildberries in St. Petersburg.
- ThursdayThe European Union unveiled its largest sanctions package against Russia in four years.
- FridayA Russian attack on an energy facility in Chernihiv cut power to 150,000 residents.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by CNBC Europe.
