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Russia continues its focused attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure using self-destruct drones.

Ukraine has cut ties with Iran, which sold drones used in the attack to Russia.



Correspondent Kwak Sang-eun reports from Paris.



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Huge black smoke rises above Kiiwu.



At least two people were killed when Russia attacked three power facilities west of Kiiu yesterday (18th local time).



In the southern port city of Mykolayu, apartments were attacked by missiles and bodies were found.



[Zelensky/President of Ukraine: Russia is unlucky in battle, so it is



carrying out a 'terror attack' to cover up their defeat.] The office of the President of Ukraine said that energy infrastructure is the main target of Russia's attack and, ahead of winter, "power outages and It is necessary to prepare for water outages and heating cuts,” he emphasized.



Ukraine has also declared a formal severance of diplomatic ties with Iran, saying it has confirmed that many of the weapons used in Russian attacks contain Iranian drones.



It also said that it would send a letter to Israel, which is hostile to Iran, asking for an air defense system and strengthening cooperation.



[Kuleva/Ukraine Foreign Minister Iran must take full responsibility for the breakdown of bilateral relations.]



Russia and Iran deny arms trade between the two countries.



The Kremlin emphasized that the equipment in use in Ukraine was 'made in Russia' and warned that it would be a "very dangerous move" if Israel provided weapons to Ukraine.