Russia targets cities across Ukraine with heavy wave of airstrikes after Kherson withdrawal

Ukrainian authorities have reported waves of Russian air strikes across the country, including attacks in Kyiv, as emergency blackouts were announced. Over 100 missiles were launched on Tuesday, in what has been the heaviest wave of airstrikes since Moscow’s invasion nine months ago. The barrage came just days after one of Ukraine's biggest military successes so far - recapturing the southern city of Kherson. Some families have begun reuniting with their loved ones after Russian troops withdrew from the region, but many more now face energy blackouts following the latest attacks. For more world news visit Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:    / theindependent   Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter:   / independent   Follow The Independent on Instagram:   / the.independent   Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB