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Russian forces reportedly strike Kyiv power plants and substations, causing blackout
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Russian forces reportedly struck Ukraine's TETS-5 and TETS-6 thermal power plants in Kyiv with missiles, causing a blackout in the capital. Several substations were also hit, leading to power outages in multiple districts and disrupting train services and parts of the metro system.
The attacks on energy infrastructure have resulted in widespread power outages and disruptions to public transportation in Kyiv.
Source
Reported by @ejdailyru on Telegram.
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