Ukraine's energy infrastructure is targeted again by Russia through a large missile and drone attack.

On Thursday, Ukraine's energy infrastructure was targeted by another "massive" attack from Russia, resulting in power outages for over a million households, as reported by Ukrainian officials.

In less than two weeks, Ukraine's power grid has been attacked twice, with more than 200 missiles and drones involved in Thursday's assault.

Herman Halushchenko, the Energy Minister of Ukraine, stated on Facebook that energy facilities are being attacked across the country. He also announced that emergency power outages have been implemented nationwide.

The Associated Press reports that the Lviv region in western Ukraine, the northwestern Rivne region, the bordering Volyn region, and the western Ivano Frankivsk region are among the areas affected.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, stated that Kalibr cruise missiles, which release multiple small bombs over a large area, struck civilian targets. He characterized the attack as a "sneaky intensification."

Zelenskyy requested that Western countries expedite the delivery of promised air defense weapons in response to the attack.

Zelenskyy stated on Telegram that each attack on Ukraine highlights the necessity of air defense systems, which protect lives, rather than keeping them in storage bases.

Russia, led by its president, has been accused by Ukraine's presidential office head of stockpiling missiles with the intention of starting a war during the winter. Additionally, Russia was aided in this effort by its "crazy allies," including those from North Korea.

During the harsh winter months, it is not unusual for Russia to launch attacks on Ukraine in an effort to obstruct the provision of heat and drinking water to the civilian population.

The attacks aim to disrupt Ukraine's production of military assets, including missiles, drones, and armored vehicles.

Almost half of Ukraine's energy infrastructure has been destroyed by Russia in the nearly three years of war.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.