Zelensky says Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine.
They publishedRussian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, Zelensky says
14 Oct, 06:12ZSix killed in Russian strikes that cut power in Kyiv
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 14 Oct, 06:12Z
Latest reportBBC · 14 Oct, 07:21Z
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Why it matters
What
Strikes hit energy sites in Kyiv, its region and Kharkiv; at least three die and 21 are injured.
Why
The attacks kill civilians and damage critical energy systems in major cities.
Watch
Power restoration in affected areas.
Coverage over time
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Where the coverage comes from
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How it unfolded — every article
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.