Russian strikes on nine Ukrainian regions wound 15 as Kyiv-Washington ties fray

Russian attacks on nine Ukrainian regions caused emergency power outages and damaged homes, wounding at least 15 people, officials said Friday. The strikes hit civilian targets as relations between Kyiv and Washington deteriorate sharply. The bombardment targeted the power grid ahead of winter, affecting hundreds of thousands of households. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended an EU summit in Brussels, where leaders vowed support and urged the U.S. to pressure Russia. Tensions escalated after Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump exchanged public criticism this week. A UN report said civilian casualties in September rose 85% year-on-year, with October among the deadliest periods for civilians in years.