Russian attacks disrupt power in Kyiv, while death toll in a stricken village rises to 40 — SkimNews
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- Russia launched 310 drones overnight, including 81 jet-powered models, triggering widespread power and water outages across Kyiv and surrounding regions.
- Ukraine’s air force downed or suppressed 272 of the 310 drones launched by Russia, continuing its defense against sustained aerial assaults on civilian infrastructure.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the death toll in Komyshuvakha rose to 40 after Russian guided bombs hit a former school and shelter, with 30 more possibly buried in the rubble.
- Mykhailo Semikin reported that Russian drone activity was hampering search-and-rescue operations in Komyshuvakha, though efforts would continue despite the danger.
- Ivan Fedorov said 12 bodies from the Komyshuvakha attack have been identified, while the National Police collected DNA samples due to the inability to visually identify some victims.
- Kaja Kallas stated that EU-led talks in Brussels would shift focus from Ukrainian concessions to demanding Russian accountability ahead of U.S.-brokered peace negotiations.
Why it matters: The scale of civilian deaths in Komyshuvakha and persistent attacks on Kyiv’s utilities underscore the ongoing humanitarian crisis, even as diplomatic efforts pivot toward postwar planning—highlighting a stark disconnect between battlefield realities and high-level negotiations involving the U.S., EU, and NATO.
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