Russian strikes black out Dnipro as war grinds on
· Security · Ukraine · Russia
Russian strikes caused major power outages in the city of Dnipro, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of more missile attacks, and a reported Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at a Russian oil refinery. On the battlefield, Ukrainian forces used a drone to rescue a wounded soldier, with the pilot described as flying "like a ninja" to airlift him out.
Why it matters：Strikes on power infrastructure are shaping civilian conditions as winter approaches, while drones play a growing role in combat and rescue.
Key points
- Major power outages reported in Dnipro
- A reported Ukrainian drone strike caused a refinery fire in Russia
- Ukrainian forces used a drone to rescue a wounded soldier