Russian strikes Ukraine: Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia plunge into darkness; dozens injured

Hundreds of Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia overnight, hitting both civilian and energy infrastructure, the assault marked one of the largest concentrated attacks on Ukraine’s power grid as winter approached. (Image credits: X/@ZelenskyyUa)

Flames engulfed the sixth and seventh floors of a 17-story apartment building in Pecherskyi district, more than 20 residents were rescued. (Image credits: AP)

Firefighters deployed ladders and high-pressure hoses to contain the blaze and rescued residents trapped in apartments, the strike caused blackouts and water supply disruptions across Kyiv. (Image credits: AP)

A firefighter battled flames amid smoke-filled streets, Russian attacks on energy infrastructure aimed to weaken public morale before the harsh winter months, while crews also tackled fires near damaged power stations in Zaporizhzhia (Image credits: X/@ZelenskyyUa)

A rescuer carried an elderly survivor to safety as blackouts plunged Kyiv’s districts into darkness, power outages affected millions and disrupted water supplies. (image credits: AP)

Civilians helped evacuate an injured resident, across Kyiv and other regions, at least 29 people were wounded, while attacks on Zaporizhzhia claimed the life of a seven-year-old child. (Image credits: AP)

Injured civilians were guided to safety, Ukrainian authorities reported this assault as one of the largest coordinated strikes against energy infrastructure, which threatened gas and electricity supply during the winter. (Image credits: AP)

Vehicles were crushed under debris in Dnipropetrovsk, revealing the widespread destruction caused by missile and drone fragments, Russia’s repeated targeting of civilian areas raised concerns about war crimes. (Image credits: X/@ZelenskyyUa)

Rescue teams surveyed rubble in Kyiv, nine residential buildings sustained serious damage, while thermal power plants were disrupted. (Image credits: AP)