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Vitaliy Klitschko urged Kyiv residents with relatives outside the capital to consider leaving temporarily. Kyiv is preparing backup heating and supplies.
On October 9, electricity consumption will be restricted around the clock in some regions. The reason is damage to energy facilities caused by Russian attacks.
The Russian attack damaged an important energy facility and several elements of Kyiv’s power grid. Emergency blackouts occurred in the capital and the region.
The capital's hospitals are receiving backup generators, supplies of fuel, water, medicines, and food. The work is expected to be completed by the end of November.
Emergency power outages are in effect in a number of regions of Ukraine due to the aftermath of Russian shelling. The previously announced schedules are currently not in effect.
In Kyiv’s Obolonskyi District, UAV debris caused a car fire, and a woman’s body was found nearby. Power outages caused disruptions to the water supply.
At least 11 people were killed and more than 30 wounded as a result of the overnight attack. Russia launched 70 missiles and drones at Kyiv and 12 regions.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs advises leaving your vehicle during shelling and seeking a depression in the ground. It is dangerous to hide under bridges, in cars, or on the roadside.
The CPD called reports about fuel shortages and prolonged blackouts only a possible scenario. The agency urged people to verify information.
The "Omega Telecom" data center in Kyiv ceased operations after a massive Russian attack. The company is restoring communications and internet services at backup sites.
An expert warned of prolonged outages in Kyiv due to new Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure. At temperatures as low as +5°C, they may last 14–16 hours.
According to the Ministry of Health, all hospitals in Ukraine have generators, 96% have autonomous heating, and 78% have their own water sources.
Kaja Kallas reported a surge in Russian hybrid attacks and violations of European airspace. Three drones crossed Moldova's skies.
Russia began its winter strike campaign back in September, attacking Ukraine's energy sector and critical infrastructure. ISW explained the Kremlin's calculation.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 135 drones: one person was killed and six were injured. Over the week, the Russians used more than 1,900 drones, 1,700 aerial bombs and 25 missiles.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv for a meeting with Zelenskyy. He promised continued support for Ukraine ahead of winter.
Diplomats are developing plans to evacuate embassies in the event of Russian strikes on foreign missions. Kyiv is experiencing a sharp escalation in the enemy's attacks .
The power system has spare capacity, while demand is forecast to be lower. Massive Russian strikes could cause a deficit and localized outages.
Russia is planning massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy and water infrastructure.
Putin called the proposal to stop attacks on vessels in the Black Sea in exchange for Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries pointless. There is no agreed ceasefire.
The "Parkovyi" data center in Kyiv suffered critical damage following Russian strikes. Client data was transferred to backup sites in the EU.
The outage schedules for October 1 have been canceled, but the situation may change. Due to Russian attacks, some consumers in five regions are without power.
The Ministry of Education and Science recommends five response levels for school power outages — from green to critical. The document provides for water supplies, generators, and educational hubs.
Following Russia's massive drone attack, electricity restrictions were imposed in Kyiv and three regions. The capital may be without electricity for up to ten hours.
Emergency outages are in effect in Kyiv on Ukrenergo's instructions; the schedules are not being applied. Due to shelling, consumers in six regions have been left without power.
More than 65% of the capable network of healthcare facilities in Kyiv are already autonomous; they are expected to prepare all 100% by the end of October, but whether they will make it in time - remains an open question.
Russia attacked energy infrastructure and other civilian facilities in 11 regions of Ukraine. The government is awaiting an assessment of the damage and the timeframe for restoration.
Four people were injured in the Kyiv region and one in Kharkiv. Strikes were also recorded in other regions, with infrastructure damage reported.
The main target of the strike was the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and the region. Five people were killed, including a child, and 14 others were injured.