Russian strikes leave 600,000 Ukrainians without power
Russian airstrikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure left about 600,000 people without electricity in the east, according to Politico Europe and France 24. Moscow has intensified attacks as winter approaches, affecting Kyiv and other regions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for further sanctions before planned peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
Why it matters
Damage to power systems adds civilian pressure before winter and raises the stakes around sanctions and negotiations.
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Part of the November 9, 2026 brief.