Ukrainian City Plunged Into Darkness As Russia Continues Targeting Civilian Infrastructure

Much of a Ukrainian city was plunged into darkness as Russia once again struck civilian infrastructure.

The blackout affected the city of Dnipro, CNBC reported. More than 350,000 people were left without power following the Russian strike.

The Friday blackout came a day after Russian strikes killed at least 14 people at the Dnipro train station.

"Russia makes the same choice – to kill. And only through joint pressure, joint action, and unity with our neighbors, all of Europe, and the entire world can we stop Russia and prevent this evil from spreading further," Zelenskyy said in response to the strikes.

Meanwhile, Ukraine continued to try to take the war to Russia, launching strikes of its own. CNBC reported that an oil refinery in Novokuibyshevsk was set ablaze after being hit by a Ukrainian drone. The refinery produced jet fuel for Russia's air force.

Ukraine has been increasingly launching strikes deep into Russian territory for months in an attempt to refocus the war and impede Russia's ability to continue its invasion, which is now in its fifth year.

"Every Russian strike on our cities and communities always gets our fully justified response," Zelenskyy said. "Russian facilities along a line stretching from Yamal to Western Siberia are now within range of our deep strikes, and we are working to ensure that our drones and missiles can reach even more distant parts of Russian territory."

Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's increasing ability to strike deep into Russia as essential for the nation's defense now and into the future.

"Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities are one of the real guarantees of our independence now, during this war, and they will remain one of our long-term security guarantees after it ends," he stated.

CNBC noted that Ukraine continues to have a shortage of missile interceptors, which is compromising its ability to protect itself against Russian ballistic missiles.

Meanwhile, in Kherson, a ceasefire continued to hold. PBS News reported that First Lady Melania Trump brokered the ceasefire, which was scheduled to last until November 1.

The ceasefire allowed a humanitarian mission into the city of Oleshky. Russia and Ukraine issued identical statements regarding the ceasefire.

"Everyone who wishes to leave Oleshky will have the opportunity to do so safely," Russia and Ukraine said in identical statements. "Those who choose to stay may remain and will receive all the humanitarian support they need."