Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in eastern Ukraine

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A Russian attack has caused massive power outages in eastern Ukraine, leaving more than 600,000 people without electricity, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strikes also targeted Kyiv, where a bridge in the northern part of the capital was hit. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced further dismissals of security service officials amid a corruption scandal and stated that North Korean missiles were among those used against Kyiv. Separately, US President Donald Trump signaled a potential Ukraine deal after meeting with Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriyev in Washington, though Russia responded cautiously. Ukraine also reported continued attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.


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