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Ukraine: Blackout in Zaporizhzhia After Ukrainian Strikes

Published February 22, 2026, 09:08
Ukraine: Blackout in Zaporizhzhia After Ukrainian Strikes

Zaporizhzhia, under Russian occupation, is experiencing power outages following Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. Moscow-appointed official Yevgeny Balitsky announced a second power outage this morning, though critical facilities have been connected to backup power sources. Simultaneously, a fuel tank in Russian-controlled Luhansk caught fire after a drone attack. The Russian Defense Ministry reports destroying 86 Ukrainian drones over occupied territories and Crimea. These attacks represent an escalation of the conflict and aim to weaken Russian energy infrastructure.