Russia Strikes Nine Ukrainian Regions As New Report Shows Spike In Civilian Casualties

RUSSIA – Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of households and wounded at least 15 people, officials said Friday, as a new report showed that civilian casualties from Russia’s invasion have climbed steeply.

Russia’s heavy bombardment of the power grid before cold weather arrives has been an annual feature of the war, aiming to wear down Ukraine’s appetite for the fight by denying civilians heat and running water.

Ukrainian officials have warned that Russia is stockpiling ballistic missiles for more attacks in the coming months.