{
  "id": 14291271,
  "title": "Zelenskyy: Russian Ballistic Strike Hits Kyiv’s Thermal Power Plant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/zelenskyy-russian-ballistic-strike-hits-kyivs-thermal-power-plant",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T20:37:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/zelenskyy-russian-ballistic-strike-hits-kyiv-s-thermal-power-plant/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces carried out a missile attack on Kyiv, specifically targeting the city's Thermal Power Plant No. 4 (TPP-4). The facility was damaged, along with a nearby residential building, as firefighters worked to control a fire. Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine did not receive any advance warning from its allies about the incoming ballistic missiles, which were identified by Ukrainian air defense systems only after they had started their approach towards Kyiv. TPP-4 is one of Kyiv's vital energy facilities. Ukrainian intelligence has indicated that Russia may carry out additional ballistic missile strikes. Zelenskyy stated that the attack demonstrated Russia's lack of adherence to the position expressed by U.S. President, as Ukraine had advocated for a suspension of attacks on energy infrastructure. However, Russia chose to strike another power plant, putting lives at risk. The Ukrainian leader called on the international community not to stay silent and urged the United States to acknowledge the situation and identify those responsible for perpetuating the conflict.",
  "summary": "Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, targeting energy infrastructure, including the city’s Thermal Power Plant No. 4 (TPP-4), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The facility was hit, and a residential building was also damaged, with emergency crews working to extinguish a fire, UATV English reports. Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no advance warning from its…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Another surprise Russian strike hits Kyiv power plant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/another-surprise-russian-strike-hits-kyiv-power-plant",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Post",
        "title": "Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv Power Plant – Zelensky Sounds Alarm Over Second Night Without Allied Warnings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/russian-missiles-hit-kyiv-power-plant-zelensky-sounds-alarm-over",
        "published": "2026-10-13T21:42:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}