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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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Tensions Escalate: Israeli Strike Claims Senior Hezbollah Commander’s Life

 

In a recent development, an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of a senior Hezbollah commander. The slain official, Mohammad Naameh Nasser, also known as “Abu Naameh,” was the head of Hezbollah’s Aziz Unit—one of three regional divisions in southern Lebanon. This incident marks the highest-ranking Hezbollah figure killed since Taleb Sami Abdullah’s death in a June airstrike.

As tensions continue to simmer between Israel and Hezbollah, global diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent further escalation. The situation remains precarious, with both sides on edge. Hezbollah retaliated by launching heavy warhead rockets at Israeli military headquarters, signaling the gravity of the conflict.

Since October, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have claimed over 450 lives, primarily Hezbollah fighters, but also more than 80 civilians and non-combatants. On the Israeli side, 16 soldiers and 11 civilians have lost their lives. The conflict remains a delicate balance, with the potential for further escalation if a ceasefire is not achieved in the Gaza Strip.

Efforts to maintain calm and prevent an all-out war are crucial, but the situation remains highly volatile. Diplomats continue to scramble for solutions, hoping to avert a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran, which could have far-reaching consequences for the region.

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