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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Large-scale Russian Strikes Cut Power Across Kyiv

Power facilities targeted in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have come under escalating attacks in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were hurt while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered problems to drinking water, as stated by city officials.

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southern area, based on information from area administrators.

Moscow has increased assaults on electrical systems over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "concrete actions" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the United States, Europe and the Group of Seven - in delivering protection systems and applying penalties," was stated in a public message.

He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles targeted energy facilities, describing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were working to restore power.

A wave of strikes hit electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.

Several of the people hurt in the assaults on the capital have been transported for medical care, according to city authorities.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Russian missiles struck residential structures in Kyiv throughout the evening

Local officials said the urban area endured intense attacks overnight. A seven-year-old child was killed and several individuals were injured.

The assaults follow nights of air raids in the territory, sections of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

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

National leaders told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already disrupting energy systems.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and officials were anticipating more assaults.

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