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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Intensive Moscow's Attacks Cut Power Across Kyiv

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

During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused electricity outages in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Several individuals were injured while inhabitants in the city's east were experienced blackouts and faced disruption to drinking water, according to city officials.

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, based on information from local officials.

Russian forces has intensified assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the United States, European nations and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a online statement.

Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen projectiles attacked energy facilities, labeling such assaults as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

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

A wave of strikes hit electrical systems and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Aerial weapons hit apartment buildings in the capital throughout the evening

Regional authorities said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks overnight. A seven-year-old child died and three other people were hurt.

The attacks succeed periods of air raids in the area, parts of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.

The entire country is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.

Authorities told journalists that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the national power system, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.

He said technical personnel and officials were bracing for more assaults.

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