A Russian airstrike on October 10 resulted in significant damage to Kyiv’s energy infrastructure and disrupted the water supply, according to local officials. The attack involved both drones and missiles, targeting residential areas and energy sites within the capital. A high-rise apartment building in central Kyiv caught fire, affecting the sixth and seventh floors. Videos circulating on social media depicted flames engulfing the structure as firefighters worked to control the blaze.
Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, reported that twelve individuals sustained injuries in the attacks, with eight of them requiring hospitalization. He noted that power outages affected the eastern districts of the city, stating, “The left bank of the capital is without electricity. There are also problems with water supply,” in a message posted on Telegram.
The Ukrainian Air Force characterized the assault as “massive,” highlighting the sound of explosions and drones echoing across the capital during the early hours of the morning.
Impact on Energy and Water Supply
Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk confirmed that the airstrike also struck critical energy targets. In a statement on Facebook, Hrynchuk emphasized that energy experts were mobilizing to mitigate the attack’s repercussions. “Energy experts are taking all necessary measures to minimize negative consequences,” she stated. “As soon as safety conditions allow, energy experts will begin clarifying the consequences of the attack and conducting restoration work.”
The ramifications of the attacks extended beyond Kyiv. In the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhya, drone strikes overnight resulted in civilian casualties, including the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy. Ivan Fedorov, the regional governor, shared the heartbreaking update on Telegram, conveying that the child succumbed to injuries sustained during the nighttime assault. “Tragic news. A 7-year-old boy who was wounded in a nighttime Russian attack has died in hospital,” he said.
Fedorov previously indicated that the drone strikes had ignited at least one fire in a residential building, further underscoring the widespread damage caused by the recent escalation in hostilities.
These incidents reflect a continued pattern of violence that has intensified in recent months, affecting both military and civilian targets. As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine persists, the humanitarian impact continues to grow, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of civilians in the affected regions.
