WorldBlackouts and water shortages in Kyiv after Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy grid

Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of seeking to plunge Kyiv and the country into darkness after attacks involving 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles hit energy facilities and a bridge over the Dnipro. Five people were injured, while electricity, water and heating supplies in Kyiv faced serious disruption.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-07 13:03Original