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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Major Moscow's Assaults Cut Power Across Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in Ukraine
The country's energy systems have come under increased strikes in the past few days

During the night, Russian aerial assaults have led to electricity outages in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were hurt while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and dealt with interruptions to water supplies, as stated by city officials.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, as reported by area administrators.

Moscow has increased attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not window dressing but firm measures - from the US, the EU and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and applying penalties," mentioned in a public message.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty projectiles attacked energy facilities, describing such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

The energy minister said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were working to restore power.

A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Multiple people hurt in the strikes on the city have been taken to hospital, according to local officials.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in Kyiv throughout the evening

Local officials said the urban area endured intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child died and several individuals were injured.

The strikes come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, sections of which remain under the control of Russian forces.

The entire country is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to identify.

Authorities told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the country's energy grid, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and officials were preparing for additional strikes.

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