Russian overnight strikes kill at least six across Ukraine, authorities say
Ukrainian authorities reported three deaths in Kyiv and at least six nationwide after overnight strikes on 14 October. Damage to energy facilities disrupted power.
Russian missile and drone strikes overnight into 14 October killed at least six people across Ukraine, including three in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian authorities cited by RTÉ. The BBC reported that the strikes hit a residential building and an energy facility on Kyiv’s outskirts, while damage to infrastructure disrupted electricity supplies.
Deaths in Kyiv and power disruption
Ukraine’s state emergencies service reported at least 21 people injured in Kyiv, the BBC said. The BBC also reported that at least 600,000 people across Ukraine were without electricity after strikes hit critical infrastructure in the Kyiv region and Kharkiv.
RTÉ reported power disruptions in parts of Kyiv, citing Mayor Vitali Klitschko and energy provider DTEK. It said AFP reporters heard explosions and reported electricity and water cuts in eastern parts of the city.
Russia’s defence ministry said it targeted communications and energy facilities used by Ukraine’s military, according to the BBC.
Sources and context
- Watch: What we know about Russia's overnight strikes on UkraineBBC News
- Russian strikes on Ukraine kill six and cut power in KyivRTÉ News
AI-assisted article checked against the listed sources. NewsJaws did not conduct interviews or attend the reported events.
About NewsJaws Desk
AI-assisted reporting and explainers reviewed against the linked source documents. No claim of on-scene reporting or original interviews.