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22:45 · 14 Oct 2026
Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Photo — Nadin Nandin / Pexels
The attacks represent a major escalation against Ukraine’s civilian energy system as winter approaches. Ukrainian authorities reported extensive strikes across Kyiv and Kharkiv, with power disruptions affecting large numbers of residents. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia continues targeting energy sites despite a proposed ceasefire, while the Kremlin said the agreement’s details remain unresolved. The violence underscores the continuing failure of current diplomatic efforts to halt the war’s most damaging attacks on critical infrastructure.[5][6]
Sources: UN News, Associated Press, Euronews
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