Brief
Russia launches large‑scale air strike on Ukraine’s power grid, seven killed
Seven civilians died as Russia bombed power facilities around Kyiv and five other regions, prompting emergency cuts.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Russia carried out a coordinated air campaign against Ukraine’s energy grid on Wednesday, striking power facilities around Kyiv and in five additional regions, Ukrainian officials said.
The attacks killed seven people, including a child, and forced the state grid operator Ukrenergo to impose emergency power cuts in the capital and three surrounding areas – the first such measure in Kyiv since spring.
Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi posted on X that Russia had "escalated to massive strikes on energy infrastructure." President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the death toll and noted that critical infrastructure was hit in five regions, with further damage reported in another five.
Forecasters warned of freezing nighttime temperatures in Kyiv in the coming days, raising concerns about the impact of the power outages.
Key facts
- Russia launched a large‑scale air strike on Ukraine’s power grid on 2026‑10‑01. (theguardian.com)
- Seven civilians, including a child, were killed in the attacks. (theguardian.com)
- Ukrenergo imposed emergency power cuts in Kyiv and three surrounding regions. (theguardian.com)
- Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi said Russia escalated to massive strikes on energy infrastructure. (theguardian.com)
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the deaths and reported damage in ten regions. (theguardian.com)
Sources
- [1] theguardian.com — originally reported as “Ukraine war briefing: Russia pounds power grid with seven killed in biggest energy attack in months”
