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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Max Hunder

Ukraine urges civilians to save energy after Russian air strikes

FILE PHOTO: Cars on fire after Russia's missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, October 10, 2022. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Ukraine urged civilians on Tuesday not to use domestic appliances like ovens and washing machines to save electricity as millions faced blackouts after the biggest Russian attack on its energy network since war broke out.

Authorities are trying to repair the damage after Russia fired missiles at energy facilities across Ukraine on Monday, causing widespread power outages and prompting Kyiv to announce it was halting electricity exports.

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