Over 600,000 left without power after Russian strikes hit Kyiv region
More than 600,000 people in the Kyiv region are without electricity after overnight Russian missile and drone strikes hit energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials say. The latest barrage targeted power facilities around the capital, causing widespread outages and renewed disruption as winter sets in. Regional authorities said repair crews were working to restore supplies but warned that some districts could face prolonged cuts due to the scale of the damage. Images from affected areas showed darkened apartment blocks and residents relying on torches and generators as emergency teams assessed the impact. Ukraine’s air force reported intercepting several incoming missiles and drones, but acknowledged that some projectiles got through and struck critical infrastructure. The attack is part of a broader Russian campaign that has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s power grid in an apparent attempt to weaken civilian resilience and pressure Kyiv’s leadership.
