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Kyiv Faces Power Crisis as Russia's 'Energy Terror' Escalates

2/1/2026

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Kyiv faces severe power and water disruptions after Russian missile strikes, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Zelenskiy says European allies provide insufficient air defense, leaving Ukraine’s units 'empty'.
He urges faster delivery of Pac-3 missiles to prevent blackouts.
Ukrainian officials call Russia's actions 'energy terror' against critical infrastructure amid winter.
Kaja Kallas, EU chief diplomat, urges Europe to bolster air defenses for Ukraine.

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Kyiv faces severe power and water disruptions after Russian missile strikes, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Zelenskiy says European allies provide insufficient air defense, leaving Ukraine’s units 'empty'.
He urges faster delivery of Pac-3 missiles to prevent blackouts.
Ukrainian officials call Russia's actions 'energy terror' against critical infrastructure amid winter.
Kaja Kallas, EU chief diplomat, urges Europe to bolster air defenses for Ukraine.