Russia-Ukraine War and Energy Infrastructure Attacks
Coverage of Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy and heating infrastructure, affecting civilian resilience during winter.
0 articles Updated October 8, 2026
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Russian Strikes Plunge Six Ukrainian Oblasts into Darkness as Energy Grid Comes Under Renewed Assault
A large-scale Russian attack on 16 September caused new power outages in six Ukrainian regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. Ukrenergo says emergency repairs are underway, while electricity consumption dropped 7%. This follows a series of strikes on energy infrastructure since early September.
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Russia Strikes Steel Plants and Cargo Vessels as Winter Campaign Against Ukraine’s Grid Intensifies
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.
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Russian Strikes Knock Out Power in Five Ukrainian Oblasts, Hit Odesa Market
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have caused power outages in five Ukrainian oblasts as of 9 September 2026. A separate attack on Odesa's 7th Kilometre Market injured three civilians. The systematic targeting of the grid continues to disrupt civilian life.
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Ukraine’s refinery campaign deepens Russia’s fuel crisis: queues in Moscow, diesel exports banned, aviation fuel bought abroad
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries since early August have cut petrol production by a third, causing fuel queues in Moscow and forcing Russia to extend a diesel export ban and buy aviation fuel from abroad. The campaign is squeezing global diesel markets and aims to weaken public support for the war.
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Russia Levels Kherson Power Plant, Cripples Odesa CHP as Ukraine’s Grid Buckles Before Winter
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.
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Russia Destroys Kherson Power Plant and Cripples Ukraine’s Grid: Nuclear Plant in Peril as Winter Looms
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.
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Ukrainian drone strikes cut Russia’s petrol supply by a third, fuel queues reach Moscow
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have cut daily petrol production to 80,000 tonnes, covering only 70% of summer demand. Queues of 30–50 cars are now common in Moscow, and Russia has been forced to import aviation fuel from Asia for its military aircraft.
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Russia Destroys Kherson CHP Plant With Four Guided Bombs; City Faces Extended Blackout as Winter Approaches
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.
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Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Power Grid Again: Six Oblasts Hit as Kherson Plant Crippled
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.
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