Russian strikes caused massive power outages in Kyiv Oblast, with at least 500,000 consumers in Kyiv City and 3,000 in Chernihiv Oblast without power.
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Russian strikes left 500,000 consumers in Kyiv City without power and 3,000 in Chernihiv Oblast
Russian forces conducted overnight strikes on January 8-9 causing heating outages lasting at least a week in some buildings and freezing temperatures in residential apartments
Russian forces attacked most districts of Kyiv Oblast overnight.
Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight on Jan. 8-9, killing at least four people and injuring 25 others in Kyiv.
Russia launched 242 drones and fired ballistic and cruise missiles overnight targeting Kyiv.
Fires broke out in residential buildings and farm buildings in the Brovary, Obukhovsky, and Boryspil districts.
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