Russia launched more than 2,000 drones and 100 missiles against Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the first three days of November, 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 that connect nuclear power plants in western Ukraine to Kyiv. In his estimation, Russia's goal is to completely shut down Ukraine's electricity, heating and water treatment systems before winter arrives.

Russia launched more than 2,000 drones and 100 missiles against Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the first three days of November, 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 that connect nuclear power plants in western Ukraine to Kyiv. In his estimation, Russia's goal is to completely shut down Ukraine's electricity, heating and water treatment systems before winter arrives.