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Russian overnight drone attack cuts power to thousands in Odesa, Ukraine says
Russian drone strikes damaged four power facilities near Odesa and northern Chernihiv, leaving nearly 60,000 households without electricity, according to local officials and Ukraine's largest energy company.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to retaliate with more strikes deep inside Russia after Russian drone attacks left nearly 60,000 customers without electricity in Ukraine.
Russia has targeted Ukraine's energy systems while Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries and pipelines, escalating the conflict in recent weeks.
The DTEK power company announced it would start emergency repair work once military conditions allowed after Russian attacks damaged energy infrastructure.
Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire, urging both sides to pursue negotiation and peace in light of the ongoing conflict and violence.