Conflict & Security
Russian strikes kill at least 32 in Ukraine, disrupt power and water
October 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
2 reports · over 9 hours
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine have killed at least 32 people, including five children, and crippled electricity and water supplies.
- Ukrainian authorities reported at least 32 killed and 55 wounded, with rescue teams still searching rubble in the capital.
- Deputy Energy Minister Artem Nekrasov said the strikes cut power in Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia and halted water pumps in parts of the capital.
- Ukrainian authorities imposed emergency electricity-consumption restrictions in Kyiv, with further limits planned Friday.
- President Zelensky said Ukraine is urgently requesting additional Patriot air-defense systems and accused Russia of escalating despite peace efforts.


