Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills at Least 9, Knocks Out Power Across Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine on October 14, 2026, primarily targeting energy facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv, and residential areas in multiple cities. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported 39 ballistic missiles and over 120 drones were used, causing widespread power outages and killing at least nine people across Kyiv, Lutsk, and Kropyvnytskyi. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.