Massive Russian Strikes Batter Ukraine’s Energy Grid, Kill Four

Overview

• Ukrainian officials reported emergency power cuts and water disruptions across regions including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kremenchuk and Odessa after the latest attack.
• Ukraine said Russia launched 458 drones and 45 missiles, with air defenses intercepting 409 drones and nine missiles as debris or strikes hit nearly 30 locations.
• Local authorities said three people were killed in Dnipro when a nine‑story residential building was hit and one person died in Kharkiv, with at least 12 injured in Dnipro.
• The Russian Defense Ministry said it targeted military‑industrial sites along with gas and energy facilities, while Ukraine stepped up strikes on Russian oil and gas assets, with outages reported in parts of Volgograd.
• Analysts and officials warn of a difficult winter after repeated hits on power and gas networks, as heavy fighting continues in Donetsk around the logistics hub of Pokrovsk.