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

https://mins.news/en/item/133723

- The Guardian, 2026-11-07 13:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/07/blackout-water-shortage-kyiv-russia-strike-ukraine-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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