Bbc Russian Missile Strikes on Ukraine Defy Energy Ceasefire, Causing Casualties and Power Outages
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- •Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- •At least three people were killed, and over 600,000 are without power due to the strikes.
- •President Zelensky criticized the attacks as a violation of the energy ceasefire announced by Trump.
On October 14, 2026, Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv. The strikes resulted in at least three fatalities and left over 600,000 people without electricity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks as a blatant disregard for U.S. President Donald Trump's recently announced 'energy ceasefire.' The Russian military reportedly deployed 39 ballistic missiles and over 120 drones, hitting critical facilities and a residential building. The Ukrainian military stated that the strikes caused damage to 26 power facilities and four oil and gas sites. Zelensky criticized the lack of early warning from Western allies, raising concerns about intelligence sharing. The situation remains dire as emergency services work to restore power and assess damage.
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