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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Large-scale Russian Assaults Cut Power In Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities under attack in the region
The country's power facilities have faced escalating strikes in the past few days

Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while local people in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and encountered interruptions to water systems, as stated by city officials.

Simultaneously, a minor was killed in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.

Moscow has intensified attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "real steps" from partner nations to increase pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and implementing restrictions," was stated in a online statement.

He said that 450 drones and several dozen projectiles attacked the country's power systems, labeling such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were striving to repair systems.

A wave of strikes struck energy infrastructure and residential structures in the capital.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to city authorities.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Aerial weapons hit residential structures in Kyiv overnight

Regional authorities said the city experienced significant strikes during nighttime hours. A young boy was killed and three other people were injured.

The attacks follow nights of bombing campaigns in the territory, portions of which are occupied by Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect.

Government officials told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the national power system, with assaults already impacting energy systems.

He said energy workers and officials were preparing for more assaults.

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