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2026-10-01 · CNBC

Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, forcing power cuts ahead of winter

Russia has launched a widely anticipated attack on Ukraine's power grid, hitting key facilities in Kyiv and other major cities across the country, marking one of the biggest energy assaults in months. Ukrainian officials and national security experts have been warning about the prospect of a Russian air campaign on its energy infrastructure ahead of winter, fearing another extremely difficult cold snap at a time when the country faces an acute air defense shortage. Seven people were killed in the latest attacks, officials said Wednesday, with state grid power operator Ukrenergo imposing emergency power cuts in Kyiv and three other regions. Freezing temperatures have been forecast at night in Ukraine's capital over the coming days.

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