10-10-2025

Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

Date: 10-10-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1 | washingtonpost.com: 1
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Source: news.sky.com

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Summary

Russia has launched a series of intensified drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages, injuries, and at least one death in various regions including the capital, Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for increased air defense support from allies and condemned the attacks as 'cynical and calculated.'

Key Points

  • Over 450 Russian drones attacked Ukraine's energy sites.
  • Power outages reported in nine Ukrainian regions.
  • Attacks caused significant damage and at least one death.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for increased air defense support.

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Russian strikes cut power in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv

Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, injuring nine people and disrupting water supplies. A seven-year-old child was killed in a separate drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for decisive action from allies to apply pressure to Russia, citing the need for air defence systems and enforced sanctions. Moscow has escalated attacks on energy facilities in recent weeks, with Ukraine's Energy Minister describing the strikes as a 'massive strike'. Repair crews are working to restore power as temperatures become colder.
Entities: Kyiv, Ukraine, Russia, Vitali Klitschko, Volodymyr ZelenskyTone: urgentSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Ukraine says ‘massive’ Russian attack underway targeting energy infrastructure | CNNClose icon

Ukraine's energy infrastructure has been targeted in a 'massive' Russian attack, leaving thousands without power and heat ahead of winter. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack, with President Volodymyr Zelensky describing it as 'cynical and calculated.' The strikes have been ongoing since late September, with Russia using drones and missiles to target energy facilities, resulting in power outages, injuries, and at least one death. Ukrainian authorities are working to minimize the negative consequences and restore power.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky, Mykola KalashnikTone: urgentSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

More than 450 Russian drones attack Ukraine's energy sites, President Zelenskyy says | World News | Sky News

Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with over 450 drones and 30 missiles targeting energy sites. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported power outages in nine regions and called for increased air defense support from allies. The attack caused significant damage, including a block of flats catching fire in Kyiv, leaving 28,000 families without electricity. Eight people were hospitalized in Kyiv, and a seven-year-old boy was killed in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian officials vowed to restore power as soon as safety conditions allow.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine, Kyiv, Vitali KlitschkoTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Russian strikes cause damage across Ukraine's capital and injure at least 12 - The Washington Post

Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, injuring at least 12 people and causing significant damage to residential buildings. The attack is part of an escalated series of strikes on Ukrainian cities by Russian forces, targeting both energy infrastructure and civilian areas. One person was killed in a separate attack in the southeast of Ukraine.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Kyiv, Associated Press, The Washington PostTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform