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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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Total Solar Eclipse: A Celestial Spectacle Over Canada

 

The path of totality, where the sun goes directly behind the moon, will first cross through southwestern Ontario around 3:15 p.m. on Monday. From there, it will move east through Quebec and Atlantic Canada, exiting Newfoundland around 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time. Cities and towns along this path have braced for their populations to swell with eclipse chasers, with Ontario’s Niagara region even declaring a preemptive state of emergency.

As the total eclipse approaches, the sky will darken, and wildlife may fall silent as if nighttime nears. Temperatures will dip, and winds may change. The moon’s shadow will creep up on the landscape to the west. Some lucky observers may even witness shadow bands, resembling waves of light on the bottom of a swimming pool. And then, in a shared moment of awe, eclipse watchers will see the sun move directly behind the moon, casting the world into a temporary twilight.

While the next total solar eclipse in Canada is expected to pass through western provinces in 20 years, this celestial alignment only graces any given location roughly once every 360 years by some estimates. Much of Canada will still be able to witness a partial eclipse, but those gathered along the path of totality—ranging from 164 to 196 kilometers wide—will get the full show, weather permitting.

For Iyalie Russell and Gabby Gregor, their path to the solar eclipse watch spot at Niagara Falls, Ont., began in a history of astronomy course at York University. Their friendship sparked there, and they laid plans to eventually watch the solar eclipse together. Brian Rogers and his family traveled from the United States to Niagara Falls, eager to experience the eclipse framed by the iconic falls. Rogers recalled the last eclipse, saying, “It was kind of surreal because all the crickets and animals around us started making night noises, and that was pretty neat. They were confused about the situation” .

So, whether you’re in the path of totality or witnessing a partial eclipse, take a moment to look up, marvel at the cosmic dance, and let the celestial awe wash over you. 

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