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Russian drone attacks on Ukraine kill four, including mother and child

Russian forces launched 101 drones overnight, killing four civilians and causing power outages for tens of thousands amid ongoing peace talks, Ukrainian officials said.

  • On Monday, February 9, 2026, Russian forces launched overnight strikes that killed four people, including a mother and her 10-year-old son, and cut power for tens of thousands across Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said.
  • Since autumn 2025, Moscow has intensified strikes on Ukraine's power grid, leaving millions without power and heating despite ongoing U.S.-brokered peace talks.
  • Ukraine's Air Force said the assault involved 11 ballistic missiles and 149 drones, with 116 drones and some missiles intercepted while 32 drones struck 13 locations.
  • Local officials reported that a damaged substation near Novovolynsk, Volyn region left more than 80,000 consumers without power, while Mayor Valentin Demidov said about 100,000 people face water shortages with critical services on generators.
  • Ukrainian National Railways said railway infrastructure was attacked overnight in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, while residential infrastructure, a gas pipeline, and debris from downed drones highlighted civilian risk.
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Russian drone attacks on Ukraine kill four, including mother and child ...

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At least four people were killed in overnight Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, including a mother and her ten-year-old son, and tens of thousands of people were left without electricity.

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Despite recent negotiations to end the war, Russian attacks in Ukraine continue unabated. At least three people, including a child, were killed in attacks on Odessa and the Kharkiv region.

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The Kyiv Independent broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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