Coverage of Russian missile and bomb strikes on Ukraine's power plants, heating facilities, and energy grid.
Russia hit steel plants and cargo vessels on Sept 12, continuing its campaign against Ukraine's industrial and energy infrastructure. The attacks compound damage to power plants and the grid, threatening heating and electricity supplies as winter approaches.
Russian forces destroyed the Kherson CHP and damaged the Odesa CHP, causing widespread blackouts across eight Ukrainian oblasts. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains without external power for a week. Kyiv urges Western support ahead of winter.
Russian bombers destroyed the Kherson CHP plant with guided bombs, leaving the city without heat and power for months. Nationwide strikes hit six oblasts repeatedly, while the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant runs out of diesel in about 10 days. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister calls for urgent international aid ahead of winter.
Russia destroyed all remaining equipment at Kherson's main heating plant with four guided bombs, leaving the city facing an extended blackout. Six oblasts lost power; Kyiv urged partners to boost support before winter.
Russia struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure on 26-27 August, causing power outages in six oblasts and severely damaging the Kherson thermal power plant. Kyiv is calling for urgent help ahead of winter.