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Tens of Thousands Lose Power After Russian Strikes
Newser • • world
Key Points:
- Russian attacks on nine Ukrainian regions caused power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of households and injured at least 15 people, amid escalating violence.
- A new UN report reveals a sharp increase in civilian casualties, with at least 328 killed and 2,105 wounded in September, marking an 85% rise from the previous year.
- The UN highlighted that the first two weeks of October were among the deadliest for civilians in years, with intensified Russian attacks causing numerous deaths, including children.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended an EU summit in Brussels, where leaders expressed strong support for Ukraine and urged the US to increase pressure on Russia.
- Concerns are growing that deteriorating Ukraine-US relations could leave Ukraine more vulnerable to Russia’s escalating assaults as winter approaches.
