https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-strikes-energy-facilities-in-kyiv-and-nearby-areas-in-prelude-to-winter-assaultContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-strikes-energy-facilities-in-kyiv-and-nearby-areas-in-prelude-to-winter-assaulthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-strikes-energy-facilities-in-kyiv-and-nearby-areas-in-prelude-to-winter-assault#u94663Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:32:50 +0000Russian air strikes hit energy infrastructure in Kyiv and surrounding regions, killing several people and triggering the first emergency power cuts in the capital since spring. Officials report varying death tolls between three and four in the immediate capital area, while broader nationwide tallies reach seven fatalities across at least ten regions. The bombardment marks the largest assault on the country's power grid in months as attacks escalate ahead of winter. A Ukrainian Science Academy facility was also struck by a drone during the operations.Why it mattersRussia has intensified it