Event Brief
Oct 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Russian attack leaves over 500,000 Ukrainians without power
By The BriefBrief
A Russian ballistic missile attack struck Ukraine in several waves overnight, leaving more than 500,000 people without power, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Zelensky also said Ukraine received no early warning from its partners.
WHO: Russian forces; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT: Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Ukraine in several waves, leaving more than 500,000 people without power, Zelensky said.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: The reason for the attack was not reported.
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