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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Intensive Moscow's Strikes Cut Power In Kyiv

Power facilities under attack in the region
The country's power facilities have faced increased strikes in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were wounded while local people in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and dealt with problems to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.

At the same time, a minor was fatally injured in a different assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, based on information from area administrators.

Russian forces has intensified strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the US, European nations and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and applying sanctions," mentioned in a online statement.

He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 rockets targeted the country's power systems, labeling such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were striving to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

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

Rescue operations in the capital
Aerial weapons hit civilian homes in Kyiv during the night

Area administrators said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks during nighttime hours. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were injured.

The attacks come after evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.

The whole nation is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to spot.

Government officials told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.

He said energy workers and government agencies were anticipating more assaults.

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