Russia Prepares Massive Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure

The announcement followed a Russian drone strike on a munitions depot in the Bucha district that killed dozens of civilians.

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Last winter, Russian missile and drone barrages hit Ukrainian power plants, leaving millions without heat or electricity. Ukraine has recently struck Russian energy assets, including a drone-triggered fire at the Kirishi oil refinery in the Leningrad region, which processes roughly 20 million tonnes of crude annually. Russian officials cite these actions as justification for the new offensive.

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• The Myla depot strike killed 38 people, with 20 injured and four still missing; other reports listed 37 fatalities.

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• About 50 residential buildings were damaged and more than 380 residents evacuated.

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• President Zelenskyy reported that “this week alone the Russians have launched nearly 2,000 strike drones, more than 1,600 aerial bombs, and 31 missiles.”

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• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Telegram): Called the Myla incident “terrible” and announced investigations into ammunition storage near homes.

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• Tymur Tkachenko, governor of the Kyiv region (Telegram): Stated that regulations prohibit storing ammunition near residential areas and that “appropriate conclusions will be drawn.”

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• He added that Russia is considering an additional wave of mobilisation of 300,000 people this year and another 300,000 next year.

Russia has announced that it is preparing new large-scale strikes against Ukraine's energy sector

• “In total, this week alone, the Russians have launched nearly 2,000 strike drones, more than 1,600 aerial bombs, and 31 missiles of various types,” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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• “Those who allowed this to happen must be held accountable for their decisions. Ammunition cannot be stored near homes or other residential areas,” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russia says preparing ‘massive strikes’ on Ukraine’s energy sector

Large-scale attacks on power plants, substations and fuel depots could deprive Ukraine of heating and electricity this winter, strain civilian life, and hinder industrial output and military logistics. The escalation raises concerns among NATO members, with Poland’s prime minister calling for increased air support for Ukraine.

Russia is preparing large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector

• Casualty figures vary: the Independent reported 37 deaths, while the Guardian, Euronews, Politico and others cite 38.

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• The defence ministry gave no dates or target coordinates for the planned strikes.

Russia is preparing large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector

Ukraine’s Energy Community Secretariat notes that roughly 70 % of pre-war generation capacity has been destroyed or damaged, and the country is seeking “hundreds of millions of euros” in aid for the upcoming winter. The EU has allocated an additional €20 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. Russian officials have not announced a concrete launch date for the energy offensive.

Russia is preparing large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector