KYIV BLACKOUT! All Three Metro Lines Halt as Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine's Power Grid

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A power outage disrupted public transport in Kyiv on Thursday, October 8, halting all three metro lines and leaving residents navigating darkened streets and underground passages with mobile phone flashlights. The disruption occurred during the evening rush hour, with some tram and trolleybus services also affected, as Ukraine faced a second consecutive day of emergency power cuts. Footage from the Ukrainian capital showed commuters waiting at transport stops, dimly lit roads and station entrances blocked by security staff. Metro services resumed across all three lines later in the evening, although trains operated at longer intervals. Ukraine's Energy Ministry said Russian strikes had disconnected parts of the electricity grid supplying Kyiv, while grid operator Ukrenergo imposed emergency and scheduled restrictions in several regions following damage to energy infrastructure. Russia's Defence Ministry confirmed strikes on targets in Kyiv and other areas, including military-industrial

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