Russia's October Missile Strikes on Ukraine Reach Highest Level Since 2023, Targeting Critical Energy Infrastructure

Nov 01, 2025 10:06 pm CST

Russia launched a record 270 missiles against Ukraine in October 2023, the highest monthly total since early 2023, deliberately targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread blackouts. This strategy, condemned by Ukrainian President Zelensky as creating "chaos," has triggered rolling power outages nationwide as Ukraine faces its fourth winter of energy disruption amid the ongoing conflict.