Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, forcing power cuts ahead of winter

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Seven people were killed in the attack and emergency power cuts were imposed in Kyiv and three other regions.

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  • Seven people were killed in the attack and emergency power cuts were imposed in Kyiv and three other regions.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:09:18 UTC.

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