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

Russian strikes on nine Ukrainian regions caused emergency power outages and damaged homes, wounding at least 15 people on Friday, as civilian casualties from the invasion climb steeply. The attacks targeted civilian infrastructure ahead of winter. The bombardment comes amid a sharp deterioration in relations between Kyiv and Washington, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump exchanging public criticism. Ukraine is short of Patriot missiles and complained of reduced intelligence sharing and restrictions on Starshield satellite services. A UN report said September civilian casualties were 85% higher than last year, with 328 killed and 2,105 wounded. Ukrainian drones intercepted by Russia caused flight cancellations at Moscow airports. European leaders vowed continued support for Ukraine at a Brussels summit.