Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy grid cut power in five regions and disrupt Kyiv heating

Russian strikes targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight, causing power outages in five regions and disrupting heating in Kyiv. Moscow used 36 missiles and 172 drones in the attack, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Energy Ministry reported significant damage to transport and distribution networks in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Kharkiv regions. At least nine people were wounded, including a child, across roughly ten regions. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the capital's heating and water systems are severely affected, and the North Bridge over the Dnieper River was hit, blocking traffic. Zelensky framed the bombardment as Russia's preparation for trilateral talks scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi with Ukrainian, US, and Russian emissaries. He called for increased US support, as Ukraine braces for a difficult winter amid ongoing Russian attacks on its energy grid.