Russia launches Kyiv capture operation? In 1 attack, capital city's power, water, metro gone

Kyiv has been plunged into near-total darkness after Russian attacks struck critical energy infrastructure, triggering widespread power outages and disrupting the capital’s water supply and metro services. Ukrainian officials said the October 8 attack affected large parts of the city, leaving millions of residents facing fresh disruption as winter approaches. The strikes followed a major Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine that killed civilians and damaged infrastructure in several regions. Moscow said its attacks targeted military-related facilities, while Kyiv accused Russia of deliberately hitting critical infrastructure. With Ukraine’s energy network under growing pressure, questions are mounting over whether Russia is preparing an intensified campaign against the capital.