Russia Strikes Ukraine's Power Grid With 365 Missiles and Drones, Hitting Kyiv and Six Regions

Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure Tuesday, firing 365 missiles and drones and knocking out power across multiple regions, including Kyiv and at least six others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia deployed 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles, targeting power plants from Odesa to Rivne. DTEK reported three of its five thermal plants were knocked offline, and railway infrastructure was also damaged. Zelenskiy linked the timing to US congressional elections, urging more air defence support. Ukrainian drones reportedly hit a Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl. The attacks precede US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week, where an energy ceasefire is expected to be discussed.