Russian strikes on Ternopil, Vinnytsia, and Odesa regions cut power to thousands

On Sunday, October 18, Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Ternopil, Vinnytsia, and Odesa regions, leaving thousands of residents without power. In Ternopil region, drones struck energy facilities in Kremenets district and Borsukiv community, cutting electricity for some consumers. In Odesa region, attacks left about 24,000 households without power across three districts, with extensive damage reported. Vinnytsia region also saw critical infrastructure damage and emergency power outages, with authorities warning of unstable electricity supply. This follows a Russian attack on October 17 that left Vinnytsia city fully without power.