In an intense wave of strikes, Russian forces launched drones and missiles targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure — power plants, electrical substations and heating facilities — causing widespread blackouts across multiple regions.
The attacks, described by Ukrainian officials as a form of “energy terror,” came amid falling temperatures — leaving many cities without electricity, heating or water. In response, the national energy operator and local authorities scrambled to restore services using generators and emergency repairs.
Meanwhile, forces loyal to Kyiv launched retaliatory drone strikes on what they said were Russian-occupied targets — including energy and military-related infrastructure inside occupied territories and beyond.
The cycle of strikes has amplified civilian suffering and raised concerns over winter safety and essential services. Observers say the tit-for-tat targeting of energy and infrastructure underscores how the conflict continues to inflict heavy costs on ordinary lives — even far from the frontlines.
