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Russian strikes cause power cuts in 9 Ukrainian regions

Multiple news outlets report that Russian strikes have led to power outages across nine regions in Ukraine.

Oct 18, 2026, 9:44 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (World Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: Colin W / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Several news sources, including Malaysiasun.com, Irishsun.com, Philippinetimes.com, and Africaleader.com, have reported that Russian military strikes have caused power cuts in nine different regions of Ukraine.

The reports indicate that the strikes have disrupted electricity supply, affecting the daily lives of residents in these areas.

No further details on the extent of the damage or the response efforts were provided in the reports.

These power outages highlight ongoing infrastructure challenges amid the conflict in Ukraine, as reported by multiple international news outlets.

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