Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee

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A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:53:50 UTC.

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