Russian strike on Zhytomyr energy facility worsens Kyiv power and water supply

A Russian strike on an energy facility in Zhytomyr has worsened electricity and water supply conditions in Kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the impact on the capital's power grid and reduced water pressure. The attack targeted energy infrastructure in the Zhytomyr community, according to regional head Vitaliy Bunechko. Repair crews are assessing equipment damage, though the duration of restoration work remains unknown. Kyivvodokanal is switching stations to generators where possible. Russia has launched 78 massive strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure over the past three days, targeting power plants and transmission facilities. A separate DTEK attack in Kyiv region left two districts without electricity.