Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete November 29, 2025 at 01:32 PM

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Over 600,000 people in Ukraine's Kyiv region lost power on Saturday morning due to overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure. The attacks, which included around 36 missiles and nearly 600 drones, targeted military-industrial complex enterprises and energy facilities, resulting in three deaths and dozens of injuries. Power was restored to over 360,000 families after the attacks. Ukraine's Air Force shot down 558 drones and 19 missiles, while Russia's defence ministry claimed a "massive strike" against Ukrainian targets. The strikes occurred as winter approached, with temperatures forecast to fall below freezing in Kyiv on Sunday. Ukraine has targeted Russian energy infrastructure in response to Moscow's attacks, including oil refineries and depots.

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