Ternopil

Nineteen people were killed in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil after Russia carried out a massive overnight assault using missiles and drones, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. The strikes hit a residential tower and critical infrastructure as temperatures plunged, leaving dozens more injured and triggering emergency power cuts across multiple regions.

The attack was one of the most intense in recent months and underscored Russia’s continued push to pressure Ukraine’s energy network before winter sets in. Ukrainian authorities said Moscow launched more than 470 drones and 48 missiles during the night, targeting housing blocks as well as transport and power …