Massive Blackout in Russia-Held Ukraine After Drone Strikes
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Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian-controlled energy infrastructure on Tuesday. The attacks left more than 200,000 people without power.
Both sides in the war are now targeting electrical grids. This strategy aims to disrupt military operations and damage civilian morale during winter.
The strikes caused a widespread blackout across the affected region. Repair crews are working to restore electricity, but officials warn outages may continue.
The attacks mark an escalation in the conflict's energy war. Each side is trying to weaken the other by hitting critical power systems.