Russia launched a wave of drone and missile strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Wednesday as freezing temperatures approach. Ukrainian officials said the attacks damaged power facilities and raised concerns about maintaining heating and electricity supplies during winter.
At least four people died in and around Kyiv, including a child found beneath the rubble of a destroyed residential building. Air raid sirens sounded across the capital as residents sought shelter from missiles and attack drones.
Energy Infrastructure Damaged In Kyiv
Russia’s Defence Ministry said it carried out a “massive missile and drone strike” targeting power infrastructure in Kyiv and surrounding areas. Ukraine’s main energy provider, DTEK, confirmed damage to the electricity grid.
DTEK said the strikes disrupted electricity supplies to around 8,000 households. Engineers later restored power, although the company described the night as another difficult period for the capital.
Generating equipment at the Trypillia thermal power plant near Kyiv also suffered damage. Sergiy Isachenko, chief executive of plant operator PJSC Centrenergo, said the facility was deliberately targeted.
Ukraine Prepares For Freezing Temperatures
Ukraine’s weather service forecast the country’s first overnight frosts from Thursday. The timing has increased concerns about whether repeated attacks could disrupt heating and electricity during the colder months.
Kyiv officials have described the latest strikes as the beginning of a potential Russian campaign against energy supplies. Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian infrastructure during the conflict, particularly during previous winters.
Last winter, Russian strikes disrupted electricity and heating as temperatures fell to around minus 20 degrees Celsius in some areas. The threat of similar disruptions has prompted discussions about relocating vulnerable and disabled residents from affected areas.
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