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Over 600,000 face power cuts in Kyiv after Russian missile and drone strikes
More than 600,000 residents in Ukraine's Kyiv region were left without electricity on Saturday following a large-scale Russian attack, Ukrainian officials reported. The energy ministry confirmed that over 500,000 of those affected reside in the capital, with the remainder scattered across neighboring areas, as missile and drone strikes crippled critical energy infrastructure.
Overnight assault targets civilian and military sites
Ukrainian authorities stated that Russia launched approximately 36 missiles and nearly 600 drones at targets nationwide, resulting in at least three fatalities and dozens of injuries. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the strikes focused on "military-industrial complex enterprises and the energy facilities supporting them."
Residential buildings in Kyiv also sustained damage, with emergency crews responding to fires in apartment blocks. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that a 13-year-old child was among the 29 injured in the capital.
Ukraine's air defenses intercept majority of projectiles
The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 558 drones and 19 missiles during the assault. Despite these efforts, the attack exacerbated ongoing power shortages, a recurring tactic by Moscow as winter approaches. Temperatures in Kyiv are expected to drop to 2°C by Sunday, with December averages typically below freezing.
Broader context: Escalation and diplomatic efforts
The latest strikes coincide with preparations for US-mediated peace talks, set to include Ukrainian negotiators this weekend. US President Donald Trump has pushed for a revised draft agreement, initially favoring Russia but adjusted after consultations with Kyiv and European allies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautiously welcomed the diplomatic push while insisting on preserving sovereignty and defensive capabilities. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated demands for Ukraine's withdrawal from Moscow-claimed territories-a condition US and European officials have rejected, instead advocating to freeze the conflict along current front lines.
"Russia will halt its offensive only if Ukrainian troops withdraw from territories we claim."
Russian President Vladimir Putin, November 27, 2025
Next steps
A US delegation, including special envoy Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to visit Moscow in the first half of next week to discuss the proposed peace plan. The talks follow Ukraine's own strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including oil refineries, aimed at disrupting revenue streams funding the war.
