Russian strikes on Khmelnytskyi energy grid cut power in western Ukraine

Russian forces have intensified multi-region airstrikes and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing widespread power, heating, and water outages across at least ten regions, including Kryvyi Rih and Khmelnytskyi. These attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and increased humanitarian strain, with the full extent of damage and recovery timelines remaining unclear. The pattern indicates a sustained and potentially escalating campaign to degrade Ukraine's energy resilience as winter approaches.