Russian drone strikes in Ukraine killed three people and cut power to 370,000 households.

What it means

A coordinated Russian drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed at least three people and temporarily cut power to 370,000 households, primarily in the northwestern Volyn region. The strikes also hit two shopping centres, causing additional damage and injuries. This is part of an ongoing campaign targeting Ukraine's power grid as winter approaches.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is solid, sourced from Ukrainian officials and widely reported by reputable outlets such as Reuters, ABC News, and Al Jazeera. The reporting is close to the primary source (Ukrainian authorities), and the figure of 370,000 households without power is consistently cited across multiple news organisations.

How new

This is genuinely new as of October 15–16, 2026, with the attacks occurring early on October 16.

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• Daily Mail — first to publish