Russia launches major attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing power cuts
Summary
Russia launched a large attack on Ukraine’s energy system, causing power cuts in Kyiv and nearby areas and killing seven people. Ukrainian officials warned that these attacks could lead to a difficult winter as critical power and heating systems are targeted.Key Facts
- Russia carried out its heaviest attack in months on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on September 30, 2026.
- The attack caused emergency power cuts in Kyiv and three surrounding regions, the first such cuts in Kyiv since spring.
- Seven people died in the strikes, including a 14-year-old child.
- Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the 285 drones used in the attack.
- The strikes damaged a key power plant and other energy facilities near Kyiv.
- Kyiv’s water pressure was reduced, and public trams and trolley buses stopped running during outages.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported damage across multiple regions and said Ukrainian forces had regained territory on the eastern front.
- Russian targets included power plants near Kyiv, an industrial complex in Odesa region, and port infrastructure in southwestern Ukraine.
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