Ukraine reports new barrage of widespread Russian strikes

Ukrainian officials reported a new barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country on Monday (Zaporizhzhia region military administration/AP)

Ukrainian officials reported a new barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country on Monday, an attack that was anticipated as Russia seeks to disable Ukraine’s energy supplies and infrastructure with the approach of winter.

Media reports referred to explosions in several parts of the country, including the cities of Odesa, Cherkasy and Kryvyi Rih.