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Russian Strikes Plunge Eastern Ukraine into Darkness, Leaving Hundreds of Thousands Without PowerBreaking News

Russian Strikes Plunge Eastern Ukraine into Darkness, Leaving Hundreds of Thousands Without Power

Russian overnight attacks on energy facilities have left over 600,000 people without electricity in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region and another 250,000 in the Kharkiv region. Repairs are ongoing but complicated by further attacks.

Al Jazeera English|November 8, 2026
Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Three in Russia's Belgorod; Power Outages Hit Multiple RegionsMiscellaneous

Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Three in Russia's Belgorod; Power Outages Hit Multiple Regions

Ukrainian drone strikes have claimed three lives in Russia's Belgorod region, while Russia's retaliatory attacks caused widespread power outages across multiple Ukrainian regions and parts of Crimea. The conflict also saw a fire at an Ozon warehouse in southern Russia.

Al Jazeera English|November 4, 2026
Dual Storms Unleash Fury on Northern Europe: Power Outages, Fatalities, and Travel Chaos EnsueMiscellaneous

Dual Storms Unleash Fury on Northern Europe: Power Outages, Fatalities, and Travel Chaos Ensue

Two major storms, Boelo and Austen, have caused widespread power outages affecting over 150,000 homes across northern Europe, leading to one fatality, travel disruptions, and damage to infrastructure. The storms brought high winds, heavy rain, and fallen trees, impacting the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.

Al Jazeera English|October 26, 2026
Russian Strikes Devastate Ukraine: 8 Dead, 1 Million Without PowerMiscellaneous

Russian Strikes Devastate Ukraine: 8 Dead, 1 Million Without Power

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and injured 60, while cutting power to over a million. The UN also reported a significant rise in civilian casualties.

Al Jazeera English|October 17, 2026