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 wintersets in.
Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern.
Oct 18, 2022, 2:25 PM EDT
NATO to send Ukraine anti-drone systems: NATO Secretary General
Ukraine will receive anti-drone systems from NATO in the coming days according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
"The most important thing we can do is deliver on what allies have promised, to step up and deliver even more air defense systems," Stoltenberg said, according to Reuters.
He added, "NATO will in the coming days deliver counter-drone systems to counter the specific threat of drones, including those from Iran."
-ABC News' Will Gretsky
Oct 18, 2022, 7:00 AM EDT
30% of Ukraine's power stations destroyed
About a third of Ukraine's power stations have been destroyed by Russian attacks in the last week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday.
"Since Oct. 10, 30% of Ukraine's power stations have been destroyed, causing massive blackouts across the country," he said on Twitter. "No space left for negotiations with Putin's regime."
-ABC News' Guy Davies
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.
Kooperativ Telegram Channel via AP
"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.
Anna Voitenko/Reuters
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.
