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Saturday, March 7, 2026
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Russia Attacks Ukraine's Power and Homes

Russia is attacking many places in Ukraine. They hit ports and the power system. Many homes have no electricity now. This is bad because winter is coming.

Last week, Russia used many weapons. Ukraine saw over 1,500 drones and 900 bombs. They also saw 46 missiles. Ports in Chornomorsk and Odesa were hit. Some ships were damaged. One worker was hurt.

The attacks on power were very bad. Five parts of Ukraine lost power. About one million homes had no electricity. Buildings with medical supplies were also hit. This destroyed many medicines.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is angry. He said Russia hurts normal people. He said Russia wants to cause more damage. Ukraine thinks Russia is hurting ordinary people.

Some experts think Russia is angry. Ukraine has hit Russia's oil ships. These ships bring money for Russia's war. Ukraine needs its ports to send goods.

These attacks affect the world. Turkey asked Russia to stop. The attacks are dangerous for ships. The world is worried about prices for energy. The problems for people in Ukraine are serious.

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant had a power problem. It used backup power to stay cool. Ukraine's important places are not safe. Winter will be hard for Ukraine.

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