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17:45 · 19 Oct 2026
Russia launches major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
Photo — Constantin Ch / Pexels
The reported assault comes amid renewed debate over the war’s trajectory and U.S. policy toward Russia. President Donald Trump said he would not sign additional measures against Moscow for now, arguing they could undermine negotiations to end the conflict. The combination of intensified attacks and uncertainty over further Western action raises the risk of worsening civilian hardship, particularly as Ukraine enters another winter with its electricity and heating networks under sustained threat.
Sources: WFTV, Anadolu Agency
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