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12 Feb 2026


Russia Strikes Power Grid in Ukraine as Peace Talks Stall

Kyiv and other regions face blackouts amid failed diplomatic efforts and mounting winter concerns

Ukraine was hit overnight by a barrage of Russian drone and missile strikes, killing six civilians, including two children, in Kyiv. The sudden attack left several injured and communities reeling.

The attacks targeted residential areas and critical energy infrastructure in cities like Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, causing widespread power outages.