Russian Strikes Kill Children, Cut Power to Tens of Thousands in Ukraine

Russian forces have intensified their missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, particularly targeting civilian infrastructure and energy facilities, resulting in multiple deaths including children and widespread power outages across regions such as Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Odesa. At least six people, including two boys aged 11 and 14, were killed in recent strikes, with reports of damage to homes and critical power plants that supply heating as winter approaches. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and officials highlighted that these attacks are aimed at inflicting harm on civilians and undermining Ukraine's resilience, though Russia denies targeting civilians. Ukrainian forces have responded with drone strikes on Russian territories and are actively defending key locations like the eastern city of Pokrovsk against a large Russian military push. Despite peace overtures from US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin has continued the offensive, prompting the Pentagon to approve deploying long-range Tomahawk missiles, though their use awaits Trump's authorization. The escalating conflict underscores the ongoing humanitarian and military crisis as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.