New Russian attacks hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russia says power stations were hit, while Ukraine also reports attacks in several regions.
Follow-up to: Russian attack damages energy supply in Ukrainian region Monday, 26 October 2026, 05:54
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Russian attacks again struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Wednesday, Reuters reports, citing Russian and Ukrainian statements. Two power stations in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions were reportedly hit; other regions also reported attacks.
Russia’s Defence Ministry says the attacks targeted Ukrainian energy facilities. Reuters was unable to independently verify that claim. Ukrainian emergency services and local officials reported attacks in Poltava, Dnipro, Kirovohrad and Rivne, among others, as well as in the capital, Kyiv.
The new attacks follow a large-scale Russian assault on Tuesday. According to Reuters, dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones were used against power stations and substations. Ukraine reported power cuts in Kyiv and at least six other regions. Private energy group DTEK said three of its five thermal power stations had been put out of service.
The attacks come as temperatures fall and the energy supply is especially vulnerable. Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine’s electricity and heating infrastructure since the start of the full-scale invasion. Ukraine says this is making it harder to provide households, hospitals and businesses with power and heat during the winter.
There were also reports of violence on Russian territory. According to Reuters, a logistics centre belonging to online retailer Ozon near Krasnodar was set on fire by a drone attack. Russian authorities also reported power restrictions in Crimea, which is occupied by Russia; they said the cause was an incident outside the peninsula.
The escalation coincides with planned talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States. Both sides have previously discussed avoiding attacks on energy facilities, but no formal and confirmed agreement exists. Without clarity on such arrangements, it cannot be established whether the new attacks violate them. It remains uncertain who will ultimately be able to restore the infrastructure and how long the power supply will remain stable.
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What is established
- Russian and Ukrainian sources report new attacks on energy infrastructure.
- The precise damage and the military status of the affected sites have not been independently established.
- New talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planned.
Left
Arguments The protection of civilians and vital infrastructure must come first. Attacks on energy facilities increase humanitarian pressure and call for more air defence and international support for Ukraine.
Values International legal norms, the protection of civilians and solidarity with an attacked country.
Consequences Without additional protection, power cuts, higher social costs and larger refugee flows threaten.
Centre
Arguments Military support and diplomacy must proceed in parallel. A verifiable agreement on energy infrastructure could limit escalation, but would require monitoring and compliance by both sides.
Values Stability, proportionality and diplomatic feasibility.
Consequences A temporary agreement could protect civilians, but without a broader peace process the risk of new attacks would remain.
Right
Arguments Deterrence and military resilience are necessary as long as Russia continues attacking the infrastructure. Ukraine must receive sufficient resources to prevent attacks and strike back.
Values National security, deterrence and the aggressor’s responsibility.
Consequences More support could raise the costs for Russia, but would also increase the risk of further escalation.
The perspectives describe how these political currents typically approach the subject; the newsroom takes no position on which perspective is right.
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The article’s core is based on a Reuters report of 4 November 2026 and an independent AP report on the earlier wave of attacks. Claims about damage and motives are attributed to the parties involved.
- confirmed Russian attacks hit power stations in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions on 4 November. — Reuters reported this on the basis of Russia’s Defence Ministry. source
- confirmed Ukraine reported attacks in Poltava, Dnipro, Kirovohrad and Rivne, among others. — These regions are mentioned in the same Reuters report. source
- confirmed Three of DTEK’s five thermal power stations were out of service after Tuesday’s wave of attacks. — Reuters quotes DTEK. source
- confirmed No formally confirmed agreement on avoiding attacks on energy facilities exists. — Reuters reports that earlier arrangements have not been confirmed by either side. source
Editor's note
The new attacks were confirmed by Reuters on the basis of statements from both sides. The precise damage and military targets have not been independently established.Sources
The story so far
- Monday, 26 October 2026, 05:54 Russian attack damages energy supply in Ukrainian region
- Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 08:41 New Russian attacks hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure (this article)
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