politics
March 25, 2026
Ukraine war briefing: Moldova declares emergency after Russian attack cuts key power line
President urges people to reduce consumption after power line passing through Ukraine damaged by drones; Moscow spring offensive steps up. What we know on day 1,491
TL;DR
- Moldova declared a 60-day energy sector state of emergency after a key power line with Europe was cut due to Russian strikes in Ukraine.
- The disconnection is attributed to crashed drones near the power line, requiring demining before repairs, which are expected to take up to seven days.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the Russian attacks as "absolute depravity" and vowed retaliation.
- Russia reported shooting down hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight, targeting Russian regions bordering Ukraine, Moscow, and Leningrad.
- Analysts suggest Russia is stepping up its spring offensive with large-scale aerial bombardments.
- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a thank-you letter to Vladimir Putin, reaffirming Pyongyang's support and close cooperation with Moscow.
- Intelligence estimates indicate North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers and weapon systems to Russia, potentially in exchange for food and weapons technologies.
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