In brief
During a dramatic overnight blitz, Russian forces struck Ukraine’s power infrastructure, damaging the critical Trypilska thermal plant and leaving thousands without electricity. Officials report at least five casualties, including a child, as the city erupted in acrid smoke. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal labeled it the largest energy attack since spring. While DTEK restored power to some homes, energy operator Ukrenergo urged residents to limit appliance use amid supply shortages. Russian claims the strike aimed at defence‑related facilities, but Ukrainian forces counter‑attacked a drone warehouse in Donetsk.
During a dramatic overnight blitz, Russian forces struck Ukraine’s power infrastructure, damaging the critical Trypilska thermal plant and leaving thousands in darkness.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the assault, describing it as a “massive‑scale escalation” that threatens the country’s winter survival.
Casualties – At least five people, including a child, were killed in the attacks across 11 regions, according to regional and national officials.
Energy giant DTEK restored power to 8,000 homes after the “difficult night” that saw frequent outages, while Ukrenergo warned residents to avoid using high‑consumption appliances during low supply windows.
Russian defence ministry said the target was the Trypilska plant, which supplies electricity to defence sites. Plant operator Centrenergo is assessing the damage.
Ukrainian forces reported striking a drone warehouse in occupied Donetsk, and President Zelensky visited troops near Lyman as the front line remains largely stagnant.
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