🚨 Kyiv plunged into darkness after Russia's brutal overnight barrage—over 400 drones and 40 missiles hammered Ukraine's power grid on Feb 7, 2026. Electricity? Just 1.5-2 hours a day in the capital. ❄️ Temps dipping to -19°C make this a survival test.

Why the capital bears the brunt: Strikes shredded high-voltage substations (750kV/330kV lines)—the "backbone" of Ukraine's energy system, per Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal. DTEK, the top private utility, calls it their 10th mega-hit since Oct '25. Nuclear plants slashed output; restoration? Months or years for specialized gear, warns renewable expert Stanislav Ihnatiev.

Broken promises fuel the fury: This follows a Trump-brokered 1-week ceasefire on energy targets—allegedly greenlit by Putin. Zelensky blasts it as a cynical ploy: stockpile weapons, strike in peak winter freeze. "Russia weaponizes the cold," he posted. No diplomacy, just devastation.

Heroes in the dark: Emergency blackouts nationwide. Ukraine begs power imports from Poland. Kyiv ramps up "invincibility points"—cozy hubs with heat, food, chargers in every district. Shoutout to Estonia's new center: "A light in the shadows," says FM Margus Tsahkna. 💪

The big picture: Since the 2022 invasion, 220+ attacks on DTEK alone. Grid resilience? Impressive, but winter warfare tests limits. Fun fact: These "invincibility centers" echo WWII bomb shelters—modern twists on unbreakable spirit.

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