# Russia Strikes Ukraine Power Stations

> Russia targets Kyiv and Zhytomyr power stations amid Ukraine's energy crisis.
- Title: Russia Strikes Ukraine Power Stations · The Straits Times
- Summary: Russia targets Kyiv and Zhytomyr power stations amid Ukraine's energy crisis. Russia hit two power stations in Ukraine's Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions, causing…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-hits-power-stations-in-ukraines-regions-of-kyiv-zhytomyr
- Published: 2026-11-04T06:02:24+00:00
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- Topics: russia, ukraine, kyiv, zhytomyr, power stations, energy crisis, peace talks, news, world
## Russia Strikes Ukraine Power Stations
Russia hit two power stations in Ukraine's regions of Kyiv and Zhytomyr, the Russian defence ministry said on Telegram on Wednesday.
## Widespread Blackouts Follow
The strikes also targeted a cargo vessel near Odesa, causing power outages across Ukraine ahead of US-brokered peace talks.
## Additional Attacks Reported
Russia hit Poltava, Dnipro, Kirovohrad, Rivne, and Kyiv, while Crimea ordered power cuts after an accident.
## Key takeaway

Russia hit two power stations in Ukraine's Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions, causing widespread blackouts ahead of US-brokered peace talks.