# Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as tensions grow between Zelenskyy and Trump

https://mins.news/en/item/102936

- euronews, 2026-10-16 10:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/russia-strikes-nine-ukrainian-regions-as-strain-grows-between-zelenskyy-and-trump

> Russia has struck nine Ukrainian regions. Heavy pre-winter bombardment of the power grid has become an annual feature of the war, seeking to weaken Ukraine’s resolve by depriving civilians of heating and running water, while strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump.

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