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Russia launches major attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing power cuts

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

Russia launched its heaviest combined assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in months on Wednesday, killing seven people and triggering emergency power cuts in Kyiv and nearby regions.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:21:15 UTC.

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  7. Russia launches major attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing power cuts

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