SaralnamaUkraine imposed emergency power outages across most regions. This follows Russian air strikes on energy infrastructure. Only Donetsk and Chernihiv regions were exempt. Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian oil refineries in response. A Crimean oil depot has been burning for three days after a drone strike. Ukraine's energy ministry urged people to use power sparingly. Temperatures may drop to 3°C overnight. President Zelensky accused Russia of targeting civilians. Ukraine seeks more long-range weapons from allies. The US is considering supplying Tomahawk missiles. Western military aid to Ukraine has declined by 43% in recent months. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 00:40 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Ukraine imposed emergency power outages across most regions
- This follows Russian air strikes on energy infrastructure
- Only Donetsk and Chernihiv regions were exempt