Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting power stations and railways, worsening conditions for communities amid the ongoing conflict
KYIV
Russia launched an overnight attack on energy facilities in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, leaving thousands without electricity and sparking fires, officials said on Friday. The attacks, carried out using drones, hit areas where Ukraine’s main seaports are located, according to Governor Oleh Kiper.
Several settlements were affected as power lines and stations were damaged. “Many communities are now without electricity,” Kiper wrote on Telegram, urging calm while emergency crews worked to restore service.
Ukraine’s largest energy company, DTEK, reported that one of its substations was hit, along with another facility owned by a different company. The company said it managed to restore electricity to 40,000 households, but nearly 90,000 customers still remained in the dark.
In recent weeks, Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, especially as winter intensifies. Power stations and railway hubs have frequently been targeted, adding pressure on communities already struggling amid the conflict.
Earlier this week, the Ukrainian government approved measures to save electricity after repeated attacks left entire regions without power. Officials emphasized that residents should remain prepared for temporary outages while restoration work continues.
The attacks mark another worrying escalation as the war nears its fourth anniversary. Local authorities and energy companies continue to work around the clock to bring back electricity, repair damaged infrastructure, and keep critical services running during the challenging winter months.
