Russian missile and drone strikes cut power in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital,. Nine people were injured in the attacks. Eastern districts faced darkness and water supply issues. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the damages. In Zaporizhzhia, a separate strike killed a seven-year-old child. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for stronger action from allies. He said 450 drones and over 30 missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk stated repair crews were working to restore power. Firefighters battled blazes in a 10-storey building. All of Ukraine remains on alert for more missile strikes. (Updated 10 Oct 2025, 12:36 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Russian missile and drone strikes cut power in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital,
- Nine people were injured in the attacks
- Eastern districts faced darkness and water supply issues