Russia has launched what Ukrainian officials describe as the largest attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since the spring, targeting power facilities and critical infrastructure across multiple regions, including Kyiv and its surrounding areas.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi said at least five people were killed in overnight attacks across the country, including a child in the Kyiv region. He said Russia’s latest wave of strikes was aimed at further damaging Ukraine’s energy system, which has faced repeated attacks throughout the war.
“Since the summer, there has effectively not been a single day without enemy attacks on our energy infrastructure,” Koretskyi said.
The attacks caused power disruptions in several regions. Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, reported that electricity had been restored to approximately 8,000 homes following what it described as a difficult night for the capital and surrounding areas.
The power plant’s operator, Centrenergo, confirmed the facility had been damaged in the attack and said assessments were underway to determine the extent of the destruction.
The latest strikes mark a significant escalation in Russia’s campaign against Ukraine’s energy sector, which has repeatedly come under attack since the start of the conflict. Ukrainian authorities warn that continued strikes on power generation and distribution facilities could create additional challenges for homes, businesses, and essential services as repair crews work to restore damaged infrastructure.
The renewed attacks come as both sides continue military operations across multiple fronts, with energy infrastructure remaining a key target in the broader conflict.
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