Conflict · Dniprovskyi District, Kyiv, Ukraine · October 15, 2026

Russian missile strike on Kyiv power station cuts heating

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 13, 8:00 PM ET

A Russian ballistic missile hit a power station in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi District. More than 1,000 residential buildings were left without heating.

Why it matters

Attacks on energy infrastructure ahead of winter put civilians' heating and power at risk.

Background

Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's energy grid since its full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Ukraine describes the strikes as attacks on civilians, while Moscow says it targets infrastructure supporting the military.

The story so far

1. Oct 8Russian missile strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills at least 30
2. Oct 9Russian missile strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills at least 30
3. Oct 14Russian missile strike on Kyiv power station cuts heating
4. Oct 15Russian missile strike on Kyiv power station cuts heating
5. Oct 17Russia's strikes on power plants aim at Ukraine's cities

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Sources

• BBC News ↗October 14, 2026

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