Moscow launched a significant drone attack on Ukraine, leaving thousands without power, as it begins its spring offensive. Russia's air defenses also downed nearly 400 incoming drones. The situation remains critical as the conflict escalates.

Moscow fired nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, as it starts is spring offensive. One damaged an energy facility on the region of Chernihiv, leaving close to 150,000 consumers in the city and its surroundings without power. Russia's air defences also downed nearly 400 incoming Ukrainian drones, making it the largest reported overnight attack on Russian regions and Crimea since the start of the invasion. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze tells us more from the ground.