Russia unleashes biggest mass attack on Ukraine's energy this year

Key Points:

• On November 3, Russia launched its largest mass attack this year on Ukraine's energy facilities, targeting substations, transmission systems, and power plants across 10 oblasts, causing widespread power outages.
• The assault involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, jet-powered drones, and propeller-powered drones, marking one of the most intense waves of attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
• DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, reported severe damage to its facilities, including halted generation at three thermal power plants and damaged grid infrastructure in Odesa Oblast.
• The Ukrainian government is preparing for a potential energy crisis this winter, especially in Kyiv, which remains vulnerable due to insufficient earlier preparations and ongoing Russian efforts to cut power to the capital.
• Since late summer, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector, with over 20 strikes recorded in a single day recently, aiming to disrupt critical services during the harsh wartime winter.