In the Volyn Region, a Russian drone strike on October 16, 2026 cut power to 370,000 households, with regional capital Lutsk Mayor Andriy Razumovskyi warning blackouts could last 24 hours

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.