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Ukraine Faces Deepening Power Shortages After Russian Strikes

A resident shows a journalist where a Russian drone struck the roof of an apartment building, depriving its residents of water, heat and electricity, in Kyiv. Ukraine is confronting one of its most severe energy shortfalls since the start of the full‑scale invasion, with the country currently able to supply only about 60% of its electricity needs. A new wave of Russian missile and drone attacks has heavily damaged power plants and transmission infrastructure across multiple regions, pushing the grid to the brink. Officials report that nearly every major power‑generating facility has been hit in recent weeks. Cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro have experienced rolling blackouts, leaving millions of residents coping with limited heating, lighting, and communications during the winter season. Ukraine’s government has warned that the situation remains extremely challenging. Engineers are working around the clock to repair damaged facilities, but repeated strikes have slowed...

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Farmers Protest in Brussels for Better Market Conditions

 


Farmers from across Europe are protesting in Brussels, the EU capital, to demand better market conditions. The farmers are blocking traffic in the city, causing major disruptions. 

The protest is part of a wave of farmer protests that have swept across Europe in recent months. The farmers are demanding that their issues be put on the summit agenda and that they be given better market conditions. The climax of the protest is set for Thursday, when farmers plan to protest outside EU headquarters during a summit of government leaders. The protest is expected to be large and disruptive.


 

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