Russia Strikes Kyiv, Targeting Energy and Residential Areas

Russia Strikes Kyiv, Targeting Energy and Residential Areas
In the early morning of 10 October, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and residential areas, including Kyiv. The attacks caused widespread power outages and multiple civilian casualties, underscoring Moscow’s focus on targeting Ukraine’s critical systems. All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect. In recent weeks, Moscow has intensified aerial attacks on energy facilities and rail networks, similar to campaigns over the past three winters that left people without heating in freezing conditions.

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