Russian strike knocks out power to swathes of northern Ukraine, officials say


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  • Tuesday, 21 Oct 2025

(Reuters) -A new Russian attack on the Ukrainian border region of Chernihiv on Monday knocked out power to stretches of territory in the north of the country, including the main town outside the decommissioned Chornobyl nuclear power station, officials said.

The local power company in the region, Chernihivoblenergo, said the latest assault targeted an energy site, but did not identify it.

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