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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Major Russian Strikes Disrupt Power Throughout Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure targeted in Ukraine
The country's energy systems have faced escalating attacks in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to power cuts in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while local people in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced disruption to drinking water, as stated by city officials.

Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, according to area administrators.

Russian forces has escalated attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while officials has demanded "substantial measures" from international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the United States, the EU and the major economies - in delivering protection systems and enforcing sanctions," he wrote in a social media post.

Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen rockets attacked energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to restore power.

A barrage of missiles hit power facilities and civilian homes in the capital.

Several of the people wounded in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, according to local officials.

Rescue operations in the capital
Russian missiles struck apartment buildings in Kyiv during the night

Local officials said the city endured significant strikes overnight. A young boy died and several individuals were wounded.

The strikes come after nights of bombing campaigns in the area, sections of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

The entire country is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to identify.

Government officials told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the national power system, with attacks already impacting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed utility staff and government agencies were preparing for further attacks.

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