Energy Crisis
Russian strikes plunge Kyiv into darkness amid energy attacks
Reported by AI
Russian drones and missiles targeted Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, leaving large parts of Kyiv without power and water while halting metro services. The assault affected nine regions, with over a million households temporarily losing electricity. A seven-year-old was killed in southeastern Ukraine, and residents faced severe disruptions as winter approaches.
Cuba faces energy crisis with prolonged blackouts
Reported by AI
In fall 2025, Cuba endures one of its worst energy crises in decades, with blackouts plunging communities from Santiago to Pinar del Río into darkness. The national grid operates below half of peak demand due to fuel shortages and infrastructure failures. New solar projects offer some hope, but the country struggles to sustain power.