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Russia stages large wave of deadly strikes on Ukraine, causing power outages NHK

Russian forces have unleashed a large wave of attacks on Ukraine, causing deaths and massive power outages.
The strikes took place on Saturday and Sunday. Officials in Ukraine's eastern region of Donetsk and elsewhere say they counted at least 15 fatalities in total.
Ukraine's Ministry of Energy says the attacks cut power supplies across the entire region of Donetsk, parts of the southern region of Zaporizhzhia, and other areas.
Meanwhile, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Sunday that its forces struck a Black Sea port in southern Russia on the previous day.
It added that they had attacked the oil loading infrastructure of Tuapse port, one of the largest terminals in Russia.
Ukraine has been ramping up its strikes on oil-related Russian facilities to sever Moscow's source of revenue from bankrolling its continued military offensive. Russia has also been attacking lifeline infrastructure in Ukraine.

Quiz 1:
What region of Ukraine was affected by power outages due to the attacks?
A. Lviv
B. Donetsk
C. Kharkiv
D. Kyiv

Quiz 2:
Where did the Ukrainian forces strike on the previous day according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine?
A. Black Sea port in southern Russia
B. The Caspian Sea port in southern Russia
C. The Baltic Sea port in northern Russia
D. The White Sea port in northern Russia

Quiz 3:
What is one reason why Ukraine has been attacking Russian facilities as stated in the article?
A. To disrupt Russian communications
B. To sever Moscow's source of revenue from bankrolling its continued military offensive
C. To disrupt Russian energy production
D. To disrupt Russian agricultural production

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: A
Quiz 3: B
Summary
Russia launched attacks on Ukraine over the weekend, resulting in deaths and power outages across the Donetsk region, parts of Zaporizhzhia, and other areas. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a strike on a Black Sea port in southern Russia the previous day, targeting oil
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Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251103_03/

Date: Nov. 3, 2025

Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2025-11-03

Created: 2025/11/03 17:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:50

Last Read: 2025/11/03 19:23