Ukraine energy grid
Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine: Two Children Among Six Killed in Energy Grid Strikes
Nov 02, 2025 07:27 pm CST
Russia launched a devastating wave of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, killing six people including two children and leaving thousands without power. Ukrainian special forces have been deployed to counter Russian advances in Pokrovsk while retaliatory strikes targeted a Russian oil tanker in Tuapse. The conflict, now in its fourth year, continues to cause massive civilian casualties and displacement.
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.