Russian air strikes leave 600,000 without power in eastern Ukraine

Overnight Russian air strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure have left more than 600,000 people without electricity across eastern regions, primarily affecting Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv.

Ukrainian private energy operator DTEK reported extensive damage to key facilities, while additional reports indicated that the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was forced onto emergency diesel generators to maintain reactor cooling systems. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed operations targeting Ukrainian energy networks alongside a container vessel.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the bombardment, which has renewed fears of widespread power, heating, and water supply disruptions as winter approaches. Energy providers warned that further blackouts could affect several regions, including the capital city of Kyiv.

Sources: Aftenposten, La Tribune, ORF, Politico Europe (Defense), Tagesschau