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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Large-scale Moscow's Assaults Cut Power Across Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure targeted in Ukraine
Ukraine's energy systems have faced escalating strikes in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in electricity outages in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were wounded while local people in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and dealt with disruption to drinking water, according to local authorities.

At the same time, a minor was lost their life in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, as reported by area administrators.

Moscow has intensified attacks on energy facilities over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in supplying defensive weapons and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a online statement.

Officials stated that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles targeted energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.

Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to restore power.

A series of attacks struck power facilities and civilian homes in the capital.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, according to local officials.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Projectiles damaged residential structures in the capital during the night

Area administrators said the metropolitan region came under heavy assaults throughout the evening. A minor was killed and several individuals were wounded.

The strikes succeed periods of aerial attacks in the area, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to identify.

National leaders told reporters that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with assaults already disrupting energy systems.

Officials stated utility staff and officials were preparing for further attacks.

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