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Almost a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas throughout the east and south.

Putin's forces pulled out of key positions in November, retreating from Kherson as Ukrainian troops led a counteroffensive targeting the southern port city. Russian drones have continued bombarding civilian targets throughout Ukraine, knocking out critical power infrastructure as winter sets in.

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Oct 18, 2022, 6:55 AM EDT

13 dead after fighter jet crashes, Russia says

Thirteen people were killed in a fire after a Russian fighter jet crashed into a residential area in Yeysk, Russia, the TASS news service reported.

In this handout photo released by Kooperativ Telegram Channel, flames and smoke rise from the scene after a warplane crashed into a residential area in Yeysk, Russia, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.
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"Rescuers have completed clearing the debris," a member of the Emergencies Services told Russia's state-owned news agency. "Ten bodies were found during rescue activities, which brings the total number of deaths to 13 people, including three children. Nineteen people were injured in the emergency situation."

The wreckage of a Sukhoi Su-34 military jet is seen at the crash site in the courtyard of a residential area in the town of Yeysk in southwestern Russia on Oct. 18, 2022.
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The Su-34 fighter plane crashed during a training flight on Monday night, Russian officials said. The jet's fuel started a fire that engulfed a nine-story residential building in flames, Russia said.

-ABC News' Tanya Stukalova

Oct 18, 2022, 5:09 AM EDT

Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Air raid sirens went off in Kyiv for more than three hours on Tuesday, as Russia launched a wave of strikes targeting energy infrastructure across Ukraine.

At least three incoming strikes were confirmed by the authorities in Kyiv. A power plant on the city's left bank was hit, knocking out power for some residents in that area. Some locals said they didn't have running water.

Kyiv officials did not say whether there were casualties. It was also unclear whether the plant was hit by a missile or a drone -- both types of weapons were reportedly heading towards Kyiv, but some were shot down.

Smokes rises on outskirts of the city during a Russian missile attack, as their invasion of Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 18, 2022.
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Russian missiles and drones struck other targets across Ukraine on Tuesday, officials said.

Russia struck energy infrastructure in both Zhytomyr and Dnipro, knocking out power and running water for some residents, officials said. There was 'serious damage,' Dnipro's governor said.

Smokes rises on outskirts of the city during a Russian missile attack, as their invasion of Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 18, 2022.
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Russian forces launched eight missiles on Kharkiv from Belgorod, Russia, this morning, according to the governor. They hit several districts of the city, the official said.

Zaporizhzhia was attacked by Russian drones last night, the governor said. One infrastructure object was damaged, along with a warehouse. No casualties were reported.

-ABC News' Yulia Drozd

Oct 18, 2022, 3:42 AM EDT

Russian missile strikes apartments, killing 1

Russian missiles struck targets in Mykolaiv that included a residential building, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday.

"A person died," Zelenskyy said on Twitter. "There was also a strike at the flower market, the chestnut park. I wonder what the Russians were fighting against at these peaceful facilities?"

A woman carries a dog at a site of a residential building heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 18, 2022.
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Rescuers stand next to a building heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, in Oct. 18, 2022.
Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters

Oct 17, 2022, 5:55 AM EDT

Zaporizhzhia plant disconnected from power grid

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was disconnected from the power grid after Russian shelling on Monday, Energoatom said.

A view shows the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant outside Enerhodar in the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, on Oct. 14, 2022.
Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters

The plant’s diesel generators were started after a “short-term voltage drop,” the energy company said.

“We once again appeal to the international community to urgently take measures for the demilitarization of the ZNPP as soon as possible,” Energoatom said in a statement.

-ABC News’ Yulia Drozd

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