Russia launched heavy drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight. Bombs hit key power-plants and substations in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. One regional official reported nearly 60,000 people lost electricity after the attacks. Emergency crews worked through the morning to assess damage and restore service.
The grid damage forced parts of several regions into rolling blackouts, severely affecting heating, water, and lighting services.
Ukraine’s energy ministry said the strikes are part of a broader push by Russia ahead of winter, aimed at weakening Ukraine’s ability to sustain daily life in cold months. The fallout: thousands of homes now face the risk of freezing.
