600,000 people in Ukraine are without electricity after Russian strikes, Zelensky says
They publishedRussian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, Zelensky says
13 Oct, 11:39ZZelensky says Kyiv stopped strikes on Russia's oil refineries; Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy grid.
14 Oct, 06:12ZSix killed in Russian strikes that cut power in Kyiv
First reportAl Jazeera · 13 Oct, 03:30Z
Latest reportBBC · 14 Oct, 07:21Z
Span28 hours · 5.6h between reports on average
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Public-interest terms in the text (courts, tariffs, ceasefire…)+1.25
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Why it matters
What
At least 600,000 Ukrainians lost power after overnight Russian strikes hit energy infrastructure in Kyiv, its region, and Kharkiv.
Why
The attacks disrupted critical services and killed at least three people while injuring 21 in Kyiv, according to DSNS.
Watch
Further updates on power restoration, infrastructure damage, and casualties will clarify the strikes’ impact.
Coverage over time
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Zelensky states Kyiv stopped targeting Russia's oil refineries and energy sector for two days.
- Russia reportedly ignored the energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump on Oct. 11.
- Zelensky cites over 200 strikes on Ukraine's electricity/transmission facilities and 17 on gas and oil facilities in the past week.
- Ukraine expresses willingness to uphold an energy ceasefire if Russia does the same.
- Russia continues to strike Ukraine's energy grid amid reported ceasefire talks and regional outages.
Summary
- Russia struck multiple energy facilities in Kyiv, according to city mayor Vitali Klitschko.
- At least two people were killed and 21 injured in overnight blasts in Kyiv.
- Zelensky says Ukraine received no early warning from partners about missiles hitting Kyiv.
- Trump says the US shares intelligence with Ukraine and aims to end the war.
- Other attacks include strikes on Kharkiv and a drone strike near Lviv with casualties.
Summary
- Overnight Russian strikes killed at least six people across Ukraine, authorities said.
- Kyiv experienced power and water disruptions after a major attack on energy facilities.
- Zelensky said Ukraine received no advance warning from Western allies before the Kyiv strike.
- Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Zhytomyr regions also saw casualties from Russian attacks.
- Russia claimed air defenses downed drones toward Moscow; Trump criticized Western coordination on energy.
Summary
- Overnight strikes described as targeted hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- Zelensky says about 600,000 people were left without power.
- At least six people were killed in the overnight attacks.
- Russia's defence ministry claims it downed 902 drones over Russian regions.
- A Kyiv power plant was struck with no advance warning from Western allies.
Summary
- At least 600,000 Ukrainians lose power after overnight Russian missile and drone strikes.
- Zelensky cites hits on critical energy infrastructure in Kyiv, the capital region, and Kharkiv.
- Casualties include at least three killed and 21 injured in Kyiv, per DSNS.
- Russia claims strikes targeted communications and energy facilities used by Ukraine's military.
- Ukraine reports extensive drone and missile activity, with dozens shot down overnight.