Russia Escalates Attacks, Killing Six in Ukraine
Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, firing over 40 missiles and drones at energy infrastructure and residential areas. The strikes killed at least six civilians, injured dozens, and left entire neighborhoods without power, worsening Ukraine’s already strained energy grid.
Wave of Strikes Across Multiple Regions
Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Lviv were key targets in the attack. While air defenses intercepted some missiles, many hit their marks, causing severe damage.
In Kharkiv, a missile struck a residential building, killing three—including a child—and trapping survivors under rubble. Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov called the attack “pure terrorism.”
Zaporizhzhia suffered a direct hit on a power station, triggering blackouts. Officials warned repairs could take weeks, leaving thousands without electricity as winter nears.
Deliberate Targeting of Energy Grid
Energy Minister German Galushchenko accused Russia of systematically attacking Ukraine’s power supply to demoralize civilians. “This is a calculated move to freeze people and break their resistance,” he said.
Similar strikes last winter left millions in the cold, raising fears of a repeat crisis as temperatures drop.
Global Outrage and Calls for Support
The U.S. and NATO condemned the attacks, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken labeling them “barbaric.” President Zelenskyy urged faster delivery of advanced air defenses like Patriot missiles, stressing, “Every delay costs lives.”
Humanitarian Fallout Worsens
A strike on a Dnipro medical warehouse destroyed critical supplies, deepening the crisis. The UN warned that continued infrastructure attacks could force mass evacuations, especially in eastern Ukraine.
Will Russia Intensify Winter Attacks?
Analysts suspect Russia is stockpiling missiles for a winter siege. Ukraine’s survival hinges on Western aid—particularly air defense and energy repairs.
As Ukrainians once again rebuild, the world watches whether global support can match Russia’s relentless aggression.
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