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Russia is trying to cause a blackout in Ukraine before winter
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of attempting to leave millions without electricity and heating ahead of winter after strikes hit more than 15 energy facilities.
- •Cities including Lutsk, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, and others faced electricity disruptions alongside damage in the Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
- •Zelenskyy urged international allies to increase pressure on Moscow and provide additional air-defence assistance to protect critical infrastructure.
- •Repair and restoration work is currently underway by municipal services and energy company crews across the affected areas.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of attempting to cause a blackout by striking over 15 electricity generation and transmission facilities on Friday, leaving millions without electricity and heating. He noted that cities such as Lutsk, Rivne, and Zhytomyr suffered disruptions.
Electricity disruptions affected multiple cities including Lutsk, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Shepetivka, Slavuta, and Netishyn. Additionally, energy installations sustained damage across the Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
President Zelenskyy criticised US President Donald Trump's executive order waiving several sanctions, restrictions, and duties under a new Russia-related sanctions law. Zelenskyy urged Washington and other allies to maintain pressure on Russia and continue supporting efforts to end the war.
