Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing 7 and targeting power grid, Zelenskyy says

Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, from the development of Sep 30, 2026

Newest development Sep 30, 2026 · 2 reportsRussia launches major attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing power cuts

Moscow’s steep escalation of its aerial campaign since the end of August is putting pressure on Ukraine as it braces for winter.

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  1. Names this update

    Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing 7 and targeting power grid, Zelenskyy says

    Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ·

  2. Newest

    Russia launches major attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing power cuts

    Headline from France 24 ·

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Russia Strikes Ukraine Energy Grid, Triggering Power Cuts (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, damaging power facilities near Kyiv and causing outages in the capital and several regions. With winter approaching, Ukrainian officials warned the strikes could threaten heat and electricity, while emergency repai…

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Russia is continuing its missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing four people, including a child. Officials say Moscow targeted the power grid and a key internet exchange point. This escalation since late August puts pressure on…

  3. Al Jazeera

    Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    City officials say three killed in Ukraine's capital, as emergency services say child killed in the surrounding region.

  4. BBC News

    Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported.

  5. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing 7 and targeting power grid, Zelenskyy says (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Russia pressed its missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing seven people, including a child

  6. The Boston Globe

    Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing 7 and targeting power grid, Zelensky says (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Moscow’s steep escalation of its aerial campaign since the end of August is putting pressure on Ukraine as it braces for winter.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Russia begins air campaign targeting Ukrainian energy grid with barrage against Kyiv power plants (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Russia’s anticipated air campaign targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure began Tuesday night into Wednesday, with drones and ballistic missiles hitting power plants and other energy infrastructure in and around Kyiv and across the rest of the country.

  8. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: Russia pounds power grid with seven killed in biggest energy attack in months (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Emergency power cuts imposed in Kyiv for first time since spring after airstrikes across at least 10 regions ahead of winter. What we know on day 1,681 Russia has unleashed a widely anticipated air campaign against Ukraine’s energy grid, hitting power facilities and infrastructure ⁠around Kyiv and o…

  9. France 24

    Russia launches major attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing power cuts (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Russia launched its heaviest combined assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in months on Wednesday, killing seven people and triggering emergency power cuts in Kyiv and nearby regions. The strikes came as officials warned of a difficult winter as Russian forces target power and heating systems.

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