The goal of the Russian attack on Ukraine on March 22 was a total blackout, - Halushchenko

The goal of the Russian attack on Ukraine on March 22 was a total blackout, - Halushchenko

"Thermal generation and hydropower generation throughout Ukraine were attacked. Moreover, main substations throughout the country were attacked. 12 regions felt the direct impact. Over 150 weapons at the same time. Because the system is stable and it is integral. Because the purpose of this attack was precisely not just to get into some thermal power plant or substation. The goal was a total blackout of the state."

Halushchenko said this at a briefing in Kharkiv.

According to him, the Kharkiv region has the greatest scale of destruction at energy generation and transmission facilities.