Russia unleashed a sweeping drone and missile barrage across Ukraine this Wednesday, killing six people and wounding 18. The strike hit the country’s energy grid, sparking emergency blackouts in Kyiv, Odesa and other regions.
Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said repair crews were already on the job and that power would return “as soon as possible.” The attack marked the latest attempt by Moscow to cripple Ukraine’s power system before winter.
President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the strike as another reminder that Russia feels little pressure. He called on the European Union, the United States and the G7 to impose tougher sanctions on Russia. “We cannot stay silent,” Zelensky told the nation.
While the Ukrainian army defended its cities, it also struck back. Late Tuesday night, Ukrainian forces hit a Russian chemical plant in Bryansk with Storm Shadow missiles. The plant supplies gunpowder, explosives, missile fuel and ammunition to the Russian military.
Victims of the night’s raids were found throughout the capital. In the Kyiv suburb of Pohreby, rescuers discovered the bodies of a woman and her two daughters – an infant and a 12‑year‑old – after a house burned to the ground.
In the Dnipro district, drone debris hit a 16‑story apartment building, setting fire to the sixth floor and killing two people while injuries were treated on site. The city of Zaporizhzhia and the port town of Izmail also reported damage and power cuts.
Ukrainian energy operator DTEK said an “energy object” in the Odesa region sustained extensive damage, causing temporary blackouts in the city and the surrounding region.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the talks would be “a waste of time.” Trump is still expected to hold a conversation with NATO Secretary‑General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House, as Washington coordinates arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Ukraine is also working to secure 25 Patriot air‑defense systems from U.S. companies using frozen Russian assets. Zelensky said the delivery would take time, but he has asked Trump and European partners to speed up the process.
The war‑time attacks highlight Russia’s ongoing effort to hurt Ukraine’s infrastructure. By targeting energy facilities and launch sites, Moscow aims to weaken the country’s defenses and economy as winter approaches. Reuters, CNN, and other outlets continue to track these rapid developments in the Russia‑Ukraine conflict.
Source: New York Post
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