# Several Ukrainian regions face power cuts after Russian strikes, grid operator says

https://mins.news/en/item/81582

- euronews, 2026-10-01 09:31 UTC
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- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/several-regions-of-ukraine-hit-by-power-cuts-after-russian-strikes-grid-operator-says

> Ukraine’s grid operator says Russian strikes caused power outages in several regions. Kyiv described them as Moscow’s opening salvo in an expected campaign to cut heating and electricity as winter approaches.

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