Ukraine's energy sector again target of overnight Russian strikes

Ukraine's Energy Sector Targeted by Overnight Russian Strikes

Russia carried out attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, with President Zelenskyy reporting hits on "ordinary residential buildings and civilian infrastructure," alongside numerous strikes aimed at Ukraine’s energy facilities.

Casualties and Damage in Odesa Region

On Sunday, a Russian drone attack killed at least two people in Ukraine’s southwestern Odesa region. Local officials stated that five trucks were set ablaze. Regional Governor Oleh Kiper confirmed three others were injured in the assault.

Scale of the Attack

Ukraine’s Air Force reported that during the night, Russia launched a total of 79 drones and two Iskander-M ballistic missiles. Ukrainian defenses managed to intercept or shoot down 67 of them.

Impact on Zaporizhzhia Region

The Zaporizhzhia region also endured an overnight drone and missile attack, wounding two individuals and causing power outages affecting 60,000 residents. Ukraine’s national energy operator, Ukrenergo, confirmed multiple regions experienced blackouts on Sunday.

Strategic Aim of the Strikes

This latest wave of attacks continues Russia’s focused efforts to damage Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter. The blackout of centralized public utilities—including water, sewage, and heating—disrupts daily life and impairs war-related logistics.

"The attacks aim to undermine Ukrainian morale, as well as disrupt weapon production and other war-related activities."

Recently, Russia has intensified its attacks with improved tactics, deploying hundreds of drones equipped with targeting cameras that overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses, especially in less protected areas.

Summary

Russia’s escalating strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure not only cause civilian casualties and massive power outages but also seek to weaken morale and hinder war efforts by disrupting critical public utilities.

Euronews.com — 2025-11-03