# Russian attacks plunge Kyiv into near-total darkness, disrupting power, metro and water supplies

https://mins.news/en/item/91879

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-08 17:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-plunge-kyiv-into-near-total-darkness-disrupt-power-metro-water-supply/

> A Russian attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Oct. 8 caused widespread outages in Kyiv. The metro shut down for lack of electricity, other public transport was disrupted, and reduced pressure affected water supplies in parts of the city. The attack was ongoing at publication time.

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