Russian Strikes Cut Kyiv Power and Water as Rescuers Search for Survivors in Southern Ukraine

Russian attacks on critical infrastructure caused power and water outages across Kyiv and surrounding regions Wednesday, while rescuers searched for survivors in southern Ukraine after a deadly strike killed 37 people. The overnight assault disrupted essential services in the capital area. The Monday attack on a school and shelter in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, left 37 dead with up to 38 possibly still trapped under rubble. Russia struck energy facilities over 20 times in 24 hours across nine regions, prompting emergency centers in Kyiv offering hot tea and charging points. International officials from the US, Germany, France, Britain, NATO and the EU planned to meet in Brussels Wednesday to discuss post-war security and reconstruction. Russia's defense ministry said it shot down 709 Ukrainian drones overnight, while first lady Melania Trump received an award for humanitarian support.