Russia strikes nine regions while Trump tensions grow signals widening geopolitical conflict.
Context
What happened: Russian attacks hit nine Ukrainian regions, causing emergency power outages for hundreds of thousands of households and wounding at least 15 people, as public tension between Trump and Zelenskyy deepened.
Key numbers: At least 15 wounded in the strikes. UN reported 328 civilians killed and 2,105 wounded last month, 85 percent higher than September last year.
Why it matters: The Trump-Zelenskyy spat raised the prospect of further cuts to U.S. support, while EU leaders vowed to keep backing Kyiv and urged Washington to pressure Putin.
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Oct 16, 2026 01:45 PM ET