“Every hour is getting harder.” Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s essential services has caused blackouts in hospitals and cut off power and water in cities.
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Surgeons in Ukraine Struggle to Operate When the Power Goes Out
The scene in a Kyiv hospital was a vivid illustration of the cascading toll Russia’s attacks are having on civilians far from the front lines.
A US-Made Missile Went Astray in Ukraine, Injuring Civilians
An air-launched AGM-88B missile, built to destroy enemy radars, apparently missed its target and hit an apartment building in Kramatorsk in September.
Russian Missile Barrage Cuts Power and Water Across Ukraine
Outages struck Kyiv and the surrounding region, as well as Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa and Kharkiv. Half of Moldova, whose grid is tied to Ukraine’s, also lost power.
Ukraine Raids Holy Site Amid Suspicion of Orthodox Church Tied to Moscow
The security services said they searched for spies and weapons at the Monastery of the Caves in Kyiv. Dozens of priests have been arrested since the war began on charges of aiding Russia.
Ukraine Remembers Maidan Protests, a Milestone Toward Putin’s War
In hindsight, protests that began nine years ago and toppled a Ukrainian president were a pivot point in efforts by Vladimir V. Putin to exert Russian control over Ukraine.
1st Train in 9 Months Leaves Kyiv for Kherson
A train, carrying 200 passengers, made the 11-hour journey for the first time since Ukraine retook the city, a senior official said.
Missile Fragment Brings Terror and Death to Kyiv Apartment Building
Residents told of a frantic escape: “We were just running around, no idea what to do,” one said.
Kyiv Planning for Total Evacuation if It Loses Electricity
The city is also establishing 1,000 heating centers for its 3 million residents, as Russia pounds away at civilian targets.
Power Outages Leave Kyiv, Ukraine, Draped in Darkness
The streets of Ukraine’s capital, illuminated with nightlife only weeks ago, are shrouded in darkness and shadows now because of restrictions on the use of electricity. The lack of light creates moments of apprehension, but also of beauty.