Russian strikes leave thousands without power in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have left thousands without power, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said emergency crews were working to restore electricity and heating amid winter conditions. The attacks targeted energy facilities across multiple regions, compounding strain on Ukraine's grid after months of strikes on power generation and transmission assets. Moscow, for its part, reported "significant damage" to an industrial facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region, indicating continued cross-border exchanges affecting critical infrastructure on both sides. The disruption matters for regional stability and for energy markets, as sustained damage to Ukraine's grid raises humanitarian and reconstruction costs and keeps attention on European energy supply chains. Watch for updates on restoration timelines, further strike reports from either side, and any official statements on the extent of damage to generation capacity heading into colder months.