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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Large-scale Moscow's Attacks Cut Power Throughout Kyiv

Power facilities targeted in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have faced escalating attacks in the past few days

During the night, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were hurt while local people in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and dealt with problems to drinking water, as stated by local authorities.

At the same time, a young boy was lost their life in a different assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, based on information from area administrators.

Russian forces has increased strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while officials has called for "concrete actions" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a social media post.

Officials stated that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets struck energy facilities, characterizing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were striving to restore power.

A series of attacks struck electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

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

Rescue operations in the capital
Russian missiles struck residential structures in the capital throughout the evening

Regional authorities said the urban area experienced heavy assaults throughout the evening. A minor died and several individuals were wounded.

The attacks come after nights of air raids in the area, portions of which remain under the control of invading troops.

The entire country is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.

Authorities told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the national power system, with assaults already affecting energy systems.

Authorities confirmed utility staff and officials were preparing for more assaults.

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