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Kyiv faces severe power cuts as Russian strikes batter Ukraine's energy grid
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For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking its toll.
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Russian strikes on Ukraine energy infrastructure
Russia has initiated a widespread campaign of missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine's critical power grid and industrial infrastructure. The bombardments have struck the Kyiv region and damaged major facilities, killing multiple civilians and causing major disruptions across the country.
ExplainedWhy are Russian strikes still hitting Ukraine's power grid?Russian aerial attacks have battered Ukraine's energy grid, leaving hundreds of thousands without power despite US claims of a mutual energy ceasefire that Moscow never confirmed.Read the explainer →
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