Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants and Kharkiv hospital leave hundreds of thousands without electricity

Russian forces attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure and a hospital in Kharkiv overnight on November 3, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Strikes hit thermal power plants and substations across multiple regions, causing water and heating disruptions. Ukraine's Foreign Minister reported 13 energy facilities attacked in nine regions. In Kharkiv, a hospital strike injured 73 people and forced the evacuation of 226 patients. A hospice in Dnipro was also damaged, with two deaths and about 20 wounded reported overall. Ukraine's air force said it shot down 309 Russian targets, including three ballistic missiles and 49 cruise missiles. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed strikes on several thermal power plants, while independent verification of the claims was not immediately available.