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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Intensive Moscow's Attacks Disrupt Power Across Kyiv

Energy infrastructure targeted in the region
The country's power facilities have come under increased strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were wounded while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to water supplies, according to municipal leaders.

At the same time, a minor was fatally injured in a separate assault in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.

Russian forces has intensified assaults on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while officials has requested "substantial measures" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.

"What is required is not window dressing but decisive action - from the United States, European nations and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and enforcing penalties," he wrote in a social media post.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles struck energy facilities, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

The energy minister said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were striving to restore power.

A wave of strikes hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, according to city authorities.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Projectiles struck civilian homes in the capital during the night

Local officials said the city experienced intense attacks throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child was killed and several individuals were hurt.

The assaults succeed periods of air raids in the region, parts of which are occupied by invading troops.

The entire country is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to identify.

National leaders told reporters that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the national power system, with strikes already disrupting energy systems.

Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were preparing for more assaults.

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