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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Major Moscow's Attacks Eliminate Power In Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in Ukraine
The country's power facilities have faced increased attacks in the past few days

Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Nine people were wounded while local people in eastern districts were left without electricity and faced problems to drinking water, as stated by municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a different Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from local officials.

Russian forces has escalated assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has demanded "real steps" from partner nations to apply pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not window dressing but firm measures - from the United States, European nations and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and applying restrictions," he wrote in a social media post.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.

A series of attacks struck electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.

Several of the people wounded in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, according to city authorities.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Russian missiles damaged residential structures in Kyiv throughout the evening

Regional authorities said the metropolitan region came under heavy assaults throughout the evening. A young boy lost their life and multiple civilians were injured.

The attacks follow evenings of aerial attacks in the region, sections of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.

Government officials told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the national power system, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and government agencies were bracing for additional strikes.

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Kimberly Pitts

Maya is a tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering consumer electronics and software trends.

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