Russian strikes killed five civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, local officials said on September 12, 2026. The attacks targeted Ukraine’s power grid ahead of winter, while Vladimir Putin warned that sending European troops would amount to direct conflict with Russia.
WHO:Russian forces; Vladimir Putin
WHAT:Russian strikes killed five civilians and wounded dozens, targeting Ukraine’s power grid ahead of winter.
WHEN:Sep 12, 2026
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:The strikes targeted Ukraine’s power grid ahead of winter, which officials said was meant to demoralise civilians; Putin warned against sending European troops into Ukraine.
