Russian strikes cut power in Ukraine; Kyiv resumes refinery attacks

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Russian strikes cut power to thousands of people in Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying Russia hit power infrastructure in four regions overnight, while drones damaged a Russian facility. Ukraine also resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries in defiance of pressure from President Donald Trump ahead of the US midterms, and the Kremlin said Kyiv was "simply ignoring" US wishes. Zelensky said Ukraine would stop hitting Russian refineries if the US provides Patriot missiles. The fighting continues as the war grinds through its fifth year.

Why it matters：Renewed refinery strikes and power attacks signal the war is escalating despite US pressure for de-escalation.

Key points

  • Zelensky said four regions' power infrastructure was hit
  • Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian refineries
  • Kyiv would halt refinery attacks if given Patriots

Sources (original reporting)

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