# ‘Even isolated Shahed strikes cause power and water outages’ — Zelensky criticizes Kyiv’s preparedness for Russian attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/98477

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-13 17:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/even-isolated-shahed-strikes-cause-power-and-water-outages-zelensky-criticizes-kyivs-preparedness-for-russian-attacks/

> Zelensky said Kyiv is behind other Ukrainian regions in carrying out resilience plans for the heating season, with isolated Shahed strikes still causing widespread power and water outages. He has begun consultations on urgent measures. Mayor Vitali Klitschko rejected claims the city was unprepared and accused central authorities of undermining local self-government.

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