Russia fires dozens of cruise missiles and drones at Kyiv and other cities, starting a campaign against the power grid

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

Russia struck Kyiv and at least ten other cities on the morning of 10 October. Ukraine's military said 84 cruise missiles and 24 drones were launched, and the interior ministry said 14 people were killed and 97 injured, with later tallies reaching at least 19 dead; power and water were cut in many areas. Putin said the strikes on energy, military and communications targets were retaliation for the Crimean Bridge blast. The UN human rights office said the strikes could amount to war crimes. They marked the start of sustained strikes on Ukraine's energy system through the winter.

Sources

1. Origin of the claim Al Jazeera Media · Unaffiliated origin: Putin remarks to the Security Council and Ukrainian officials' statements · published 2022-10-10 00:00 UTC
2. Origin of the claim Voice of America Media · Unaffiliated origin: Ukrainian military and interior ministry figures · published 2022-10-10 00:00 UTC
3. Evidence Voice of America Media · Unaffiliated origin: UN human rights office statement of 11 Oct 2022 · published 2022-10-11 00:00 UTC
4. Corroboration Meduza Media · Unaffiliated origin: Meduza review of strike sites · published 2022-10-10 00:00 UTC

Claims this event bears on

• Government of Russia: Russia's 10 October 2022 strikes hit Ukraine's energy, military and communications facilities.

History

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