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Russian attacks on Kyiv throughout October 7-8, 2026 struck residential buildings, a shop, and commercial areas, killing at least six people and injuring dozens, including in the Solomianskyi and Desnianskyi districts. The attacks caused a sharp voltage drop in the power grid, forcing Ukrenergo to impose emergency power cuts that halted the Kyiv Metro's three lines and public transport, and disrupted water supply on the capital's right bank. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the situation has become 'a matter of survival' and advised residents with family outside the city to consider temporarily leaving. The disruptions come amid an intensifying Russian campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure, adding pressure on the capital's services ahead of winter.