During the first three days of November, Russia launched more than 2,000 drones and 100 missiles at Ukrainian energy infrastructure, according to French analyst Clement Molin. Since the end of September 2026, 36 power plants and at least 80 substations have been damaged, including those connecting the nuclear power plants in the west of the country to Kyiv. According to him, Russia's goal is to completely shut down Ukraine's electricity, heating and water systems before the onset of winter.