Russian drone strikes leave portions of Kyiv without power, fires burning
Damage to energy facilities in the Kyiv region has also reduced water pressure in areas of the capital on the Dnipro River's right bank. Emergency specialists are switching power supplies to water pumping stations, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Russian drone strikes on critical energy infrastructure in Kyiv resulted in widespread power outages and fires on October 15, according to Ukrainian state energy operator Ukrenergo and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The attacks also caused reduced water pressure in areas of the capital on the Dnipro River's right bank, with emergency specialists switching power supplies to water pumping stations.
The city, home to three million residents, is facing its fifth winter offensive as Russia continues to target Ukrainian electricity infrastructure, despite a unilateral halt declared by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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