Russia and Ukraine trade large-scale strikes on energy sites after ceasefire ends
The gist
Russia struck power facilities in nine Ukrainian regions overnight, causing emergency blackouts, Zelenskyy said.
The escalation comes days before scheduled end-of-war talks, with both sides hitting energy targets.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026A ceasefire took effect at 0300 Kyiv time and was to last until 2259 Kyiv time on November 1; Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said it would occur in three stages, with evacuation to begin on the morning of October 29.
- Oct 29, 2026Both Russia and Ukraine were adhering to the ceasefire terms as of this date.
- Nov 2, 2026In an address to the nation, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had gathered intelligence that Russia was preparing a new large-scale attack targeting the energy and logistics sectors.
Key terms
- Ombudsman
- A government official who investigates and tries to resolve complaints, usually through recommendations or mediation.
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Source: Wikipedia