Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
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Russia Unleashes Year's Most Intense Missile Attack on Ukraine, Killing Four

  • Russia launched its most intense missile attack of the year on Ukraine, resulting in four deaths and several injuries.
  • Emergency power cuts were imposed in Kyiv due to infrastructure damage, following a short but intense missile attack on the capital.
  • A DTEK thermal power plant sustained heavy damage, as Russia continues to target Ukraine's power system.
  • The attacks hit multiple cities including Kharkiv, Odesa, and Kryvyi Rih, damaging civilian infrastructure and causing fires.
  • Ukrainian Telegram channels reported about 20 ballistic missiles launched within an hour, describing it as the most sustained strike this year.

Why It Matters: Russia's most intense missile attack of the year on Ukraine caused deaths, injuries, and significant infrastructure damage.

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