Russian missile and drone attacks damaged energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv, leaving at least 600,000 people without electricity as Ukraine prepares for winter.
Russian missile and drone strikes damaged energy facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, leaving at least 600,000 people without electricity, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attacks affected 30 energy facilities, including electricity, oil and gas infrastructure. Repair crews and emergency services were working at damaged sites, while officials warned that the scale of the outages could increase.
The strikes also caused casualties and damaged other critical infrastructure, according to reports from the region.
Renewed concerns ahead of winter
The damage has raised fresh concerns about Ukraine’s ability to maintain reliable electricity and heating supplies as temperatures fall. Energy infrastructure has repeatedly been targeted during Russia’s full-scale invasion, putting pressure on repair teams and increasing the need for air-defence protection.
Zelenskyy condemned the latest attacks and called for stronger international measures against Russia, as well as additional air-defence support for Ukraine.
The strikes came amid renewed diplomatic discussion about a possible halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. However, there was no confirmed agreement in place that prevented the latest assault.
European support remains a key issue
The attacks are expected to reinforce discussions among Ukraine’s European partners about protecting critical infrastructure and supporting emergency repairs before winter. Energy security remains closely linked to Ukraine’s wider defence needs as the war continues.
