{
  "id": 18801961,
  "title": "Kiev roiled by power cuts, bridge damaged in Russian air strikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/kiev-roiled-by-power-cuts-bridge-damaged-in-russian-air-strikes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T22:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/263035/world/kiev-roiled-by-power-cuts-bridge-damaged-in-russian-air-strikes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kiev is currently facing significant power supply issues in the aftermath of a Russian missile attack, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The power outage also disrupted district heating and water supplies, affecting numerous residents. Five people were injured in the strike, which targeted energy infrastructure around the capital and in neighboring Zhytomyr. The assault also caused damage to Kiev's North Bridge, a key crossing over the River Dnipro. Klitschko shared a video showcasing the extent of the damage to the bridge, with the carriageway and crash barriers severely affected. While repairs have started, the damage to the bridge might significantly impact city life, given that Kiev is divided by the Dnipro River.\n\nRussian troops claimed that the bridge was used for military transport, but international laws of war prohibit attacks on key infrastructure like bridges. Russia also targeted a factory producing Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missiles, the Tripillia power station, and a substation in Zhytomyr. In the regional capital of Chernihiv, a total power cut occurred, as reported by Unian news agency. Ukraine's air defenses managed to intercept four ballistic missiles and 149 out of 172 Russian combat drones during the attack.\n\nKiev experienced several waves of missile strikes throughout the night, leading to explosions heard across the city. Local authorities reported that Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted numerous missiles and drones. Klitschko reported blasts on the outskirts, confirming that ballistic missiles were deployed. The attack resulted in damage to residential buildings, a kindergarten, and injuries to two individuals. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned of potential fresh Russian strikes on energy facilities and bridges across the Dnipro River, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.",
  "summary": "dpaKievThe Ukrainian capital is grappling with severe power supply problems following a Russian missile attack, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Saturday, adding the power cut was al...",
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  "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."
}