Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Devastates Ukraine, Targets Power Grid and Civilians

Ukraine's air defenses intercept most of the attacks, but significant damage and casualties are reported across multiple regions.

Kyiv endured a five-hour overnight attack, damaging a kindergarten, gas pipe, and numerous vehicles, and injuring at least two people.
Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have caused widespread blackouts, affecting 70% of the power grid as winter approaches.
In the Odesa region, a missile strike killed a 62-year-old woman, while attacks on Zaporizhzhia injured at least 10 people, including a 14-year-old.
The city of Kryvyi Rih saw a police department hit by a missile, resulting in casualties and ongoing rescue operations for those trapped under rubble.
Ukraine's air defense successfully shot down 66 drones and four missiles, but the need for advanced air defense systems remains critical as attacks persist.