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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Major Moscow's Strikes Cut Power In Kyiv

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

Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in the city's east were experienced blackouts and dealt with problems to water systems, as stated by municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, according to area administrators.

Moscow has escalated attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the major economies - in delivering protection systems and implementing sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.

Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were working to repair systems.

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

Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.

Rescue operations in the capital
Aerial weapons struck residential structures in Kyiv overnight

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

The attacks come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, portions of which remain under the control of invading troops.

The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.

Government officials told reporters that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting gas facilities.

He said energy workers and government agencies were anticipating further attacks.

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