Heavy Russian attack cuts power to nine Ukrainian regions including Kyiv

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : "It is precisely the civilian and energy infrastructure that is the main target of Russia's strikes ahead of the heating season," President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on X. Calling for more support from Kyiv's allies, he said: "What's needed is not window dressing but decisive action - from the United States, Europe, and the G7 - in delivering air defence systems and enforcing sanctions.
50% : "We had no power or water when I left my house.
43% : Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said the assault was among the heaviest concentrated strikes on energy infrastructure and reported significant damage.
35% : The attack also damaged energy infrastructure in the central region of Poltava where around 17,000 consumers were without power, regional officials said.

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