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Scorched-earth tactics: Ukraine braces for winter power threats as Russia targets energy grid

The likelihood of a nationwide blackout in Ukraine this winter is low, as roughly 50% of the country’s transformers are now protected from Russian strikes, the head of Ukraine’s national grid operator Ukrenergo, Vitalii Zaychenko, said in a Telegram post.

17 October 2025, 03:04 PM

Kremlin lies about energy strikes after Trump–Putin call

Following the phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Moscow sought to distort the truth about its deliberate attacks on Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Oct. 16.

17 October 2025, 12:53 PM

Power outages, water supply disruptions hit Kyiv

A power grid overload caused an issue at an energy facility in Kyiv, leading to partial power outages in the Holosiivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Pecherskyi, and Solomianskyi districts, city authorities reported on Oct. 14.

14 October 2025, 11:48 PM

Russian strikes cut power, halt trains in Chernihiv Oblast

Russian forces targeted an energy facility in Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv Oblast overnight, Chernihivoblenergo, the regional energy company, reported on Telegram early on Oct. 8.

8 October 2025, 09:17 AM

Russian drones plunge parts of Sumy into blackout

The Ukrainian city of Sumy and its suburbs are in a partial blackout after a Russian drone attack in the morning, regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov reported on Telegram on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 08:46 AM

Russian attack damages energy site, rail stock, and homes in Poltava - photos

Russian forces launched an attack on Poltava Oblast, sparking fires that rescuers are now working to extinguish, State Emergency Service (SES) reported on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 08:11 AM

Drones plunge Russian Belgorod into darkness

A blackout hits the Russian city of Belgorod after an attack on the Luch power substation late on Oct. 5, according to regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.

6 October 2025, 09:28 AM

CNN blasted for Belgorod symphony video in blackout

Ukrainians criticized U.S. network CNN for airing a video of a symphony orchestra performing in Russia’s Belgorod during a blackout on Oct. 2.

2 October 2025, 05:46 PM

Russian drones blackout Slavutych, endanger Chornobyl

Most residential consumers in the city of Slavutych remain without electricity following a massive Russian drone strike on the evening of Oct, 1, Kyiv Oblast Governor Mykola Kalashnyk reported on Telegram the following morning.

2 October 2025, 12:56 PM

Russian attacks knock out power to thousands in Sumy Oblast

Russian strikes on critical infrastructure in Sumy Oblast left two districts without power, regional energy provider Sumyoblenergo reported on the evening of Oct. 1.

2 October 2025, 10:50 AM

Blackouts in Kyiv, Chernihiv oblasts after Russian attack

After a series of Russian air strikes targeting energy infrastructure, parts of Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts are in blackout, Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said in a statement on Oct. 1.

1 October 2025, 09:47 PM

Russia’s Belgorod blackouts after strikes

Parts of the Russian city of Belgorod were left without electricity and water after a series of strikes hitting a thermal power plant (TPP) late on Sept. 28, the Exilenova+ Telegram channel reported, posting eyewitnesses videos.

29 September 2025, 09:06 AM

Drone strike cripples critical infrastructure in Nizhyn, Chernihiv Oblast

Russian forces launched a massive drone strike on the city of Nizhyn in Ukraine’s Chernihiv Oblast - around 14 Shahed drones hit a critical infrastructure facility on the city’s outskirts, sparking a fire, Mayor Oleksandr Kodola wrote on Sept. 25.

25 September 2025, 12:12 PM

Russia targets Kirovohrad infrastructure, train delays and power outages reported

Russian drones attacked an infrastructure facility in Ukraine’s Kirovohrad Oblast overnight, regional governor Andrii Raykovych reported on Sept. 25.

25 September 2025, 10:30 AM

Zaporizhzhya NPP generators have 20-day fuel

Emergency diesel generators at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant have enough fuel for 20 days in case of a complete loss of external power, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said after the facility suffered its tenth blackout since the start of Russia’s occupation on Sept. 24.

24 September 2025, 03:56 PM

Russia hits Kharkiv with 18 drones, targeting power infrastructure - video

Russian forces launched 18 attack drones against Kharkiv, striking the city’s energy infrastructure and causing widespread electricity and water outages, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Sept. 24.

24 September 2025, 11:16 AM

Drone attack sparks fires, leaves 45 towns without electricity in central Ukraine

Russian forces launched a massive Shahed drone attack on Kirovohrad Oblast, targeting infrastructure facilities, regional governor Andrii Raykovych reported on Sept. 17.

17 September 2025, 10:24 AM

Drones strike power substation in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, triggering fire and blackouts - video

Drones attacked a power substation in the city of Kropotkin in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, a fire broke out at the site, Astra Telegram channel wrote on Sept. 1.

1 September 2025, 07:55 AM

Russian attack knocks out power for tens of thousands in Vinnytsia

Russian forces carried out a massive attack on the energy grid and critical infrastructure of Ukraine’s Vinnytsia Oblast, regional Governor Natalia Zabolotna reported on Telegram on Aug. 28.

28 August 2025, 08:57 AM

Russia’s drone swarm partially blacks out Sumy

Russian forces carried out a massive drone attack on the administrative center of Sumy and its suburbs overnight, causing infrastructure damage and a partial power outage in the city, regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov reported on Telegram early on Aug. 27.

27 August 2025, 08:04 AM

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