Russian strikes kill civilians and damage Kyiv power infrastructure

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The overnight assault is the most consequential developing international story in the available coverage because it directly affects civilians, Ukraine’s energy system and the broader trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war. Reports describe damage to a thermal power plant and other critical infrastructure as Ukraine approaches the fifth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The strikes also come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engages with Western leaders, underscoring the continuing risk that attacks on energy facilities could undermine any fragile diplomatic or military de-escalation.

Sources: BBC News, Euronews, NPR