Russian Strikes Plunge Parts of Ukraine Into Darkness As Winter Approaches

By HRH Princess Eugene Majuru | Editor-in-Chief, News of The SouthRussian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity, raising fresh concerns about the humanitarian consequences of the war as the country prepares for another difficult winter. Reports on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, indicated that approximately 600,000 people had been affected by electricity disruptions following renewed strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities.