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Russian Drone Barrage Kills 2 in Kyiv as Strikes Cripple Power in Chernihiv

British intelligence says Russia is focusing on energy systems with thousands of drones to pressure Ukraine before winter.

Overview

  • Kyiv authorities reported at least two people killed and two injured after overnight drone attacks that damaged the capital’s energy infrastructure.
  • Ukraine’s energy minister said the latest wave targeted power facilities nationwide, with additional strikes reported in regions including Zaporizhzhia that caused injuries and outages.
  • On Tuesday, strikes on the Chernihiv region knocked out electricity for thousands and left some homes without water, according to the Energy Ministry.
  • Emergency crews in Chernihiv have been unable to begin repairs because Russian drones continue to threaten damaged sites, the ministry said.
  • A UK Defence Ministry report says Russia launched over 3,000 drones in October after using about 4,100 in August and 5,500 in September, including a 7 September assault deploying more than 800 aircraft, with energy infrastructure assessed as the priority target.