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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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Deadly Shooting Near Jewish Museum Claims Lives of Israeli Embassy Staff

Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., were shot and killed Wednesday evening near the Capital Jewish Museum. The tragic incident has sparked concerns over security and potential motives behind the attack.

According to officials, the victims—a man and a woman—were leaving an event at the museum when a suspect approached and opened fire. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, was seen pacing outside the museum before the shooting and was later detained by event security. Authorities reported that Rodriguez chanted "Free, Free Palestine" while in custody.

Israeli officials have condemned the attack, calling it a "depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism". The Israeli flag at the embassy was lowered to half-staff in mourning, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed security reinforcements for Israeli missions worldwide.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser assured the public that there is no ongoing threat following the suspect’s arrest. The FBI and local law enforcement continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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