Zelenskyy says Russian attack leaves at least 600,000 in Ukraine without power
An overnight attack damaged Ukrainian energy facilities, Zelenskyy said, as Moscow had yet to confirm an agreement on a proposed energy ceasefire.
At least 600,000 people in Ukraine were without power early Wednesday, 14 October, after an overnight Russian aerial attack struck energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The outages followed significant damage to power, oil and gas facilities, according to his account.
Damage to Ukraine’s energy facilities
Zelenskyy said 26 power-system facilities and four oil and gas facilities sustained significant damage.
Status of the proposed energy ceasefire
The attack came after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire on Sunday. Russian authorities had not confirmed an agreement and said contacts were continuing, CNBC reported.
Sources and context
- Russia pounds Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving 600,000 without powerCNBC
- 600,000 without power in Ukraine as Russia launches missile and drone attack, Zelenskyy saysABC News
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