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Friday, October 16, 2026
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Intensive Russian Attacks Disrupt Power Throughout Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities under attack in Ukraine
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were hurt while local people in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to drinking water, according to local authorities.

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was killed in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southern area, based on information from local officials.

Russian forces has intensified strikes on electrical systems over recent weeks, while officials has requested "concrete actions" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.

"What is required is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a online statement.

He said that 450 drones and several dozen projectiles targeted energy facilities, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were striving to fix the damage.

A series of attacks hit energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Projectiles struck apartment buildings in Kyiv overnight

Local officials said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks overnight. A seven-year-old child was killed and multiple civilians were injured.

The assaults follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The entire country is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to spot.

National leaders told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the national power system, with strikes already affecting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed utility staff and officials were preparing for additional strikes.

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