Russia's attack on Kyiv's energy infrastructure has left 500,000 people without electricity, following Ukraine's president's claim of intelligence warnings that were ignored. This highlights the need for better intelligence to prevent civilian casualties.
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Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse
Russian strikes targeting Kyiv’s energy infrastructure left more than half a million people without electricity, after Ukraine’s president said they received no intelligence warning from allies. Al Jazeera’s Audrey McAlpine has been at the scene of one attack.
Published On 14 Oct 2026
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, damaging the building's top three floors. There were no casualties reported in the attack. The Houthis have warned of targeting Dhahran with a ballistic missile. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted two Houthi drones, four cruise missiles, and one ballistic missile, as well as debris from an intercepted strike that injured one person. The Houthis have called the strikes retaliation for "treacherous Saudi aggression" a…
The Houthis' strikes signify the failure of Saudi Arabia's containment strategy aimed at Yemeni groups, marking a shift from a containment approach to a more aggressive response. The kingdom's containment strategy has been resource-intensive and has faced backlash, while the Houthis have become more sophisticated, receiving assistance from Iran and Russia, and have improved their targeting capabilities. This change in strategy reflects a growing threat and a need for a more aggressive response.