Russia heavily strikes Ukraine's energy infrastructure: Details and aftermath
Photo: Ukraine's energy sector came under heavy Russia attack on the night of October 30 (Getty Images)
On the night of October 30, Russia launched a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine, using Kalibr, Kh-101, and Kinzhal missiles, as well as Shahed strike drones. The primary targets were Western regions and cities, particularly energy facilities.
RBC-Ukraine reports on the night Russian attack on Ukraine below.
Key points:
- Russia carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- Kalibr, Kh-101, Kinzhal, and numerous Shahed missiles were used
- Main targets were thermal power plants and energy facilities in the western regions
- Planned power outages are in effect in all regions
- TPP equipment is severely damaged, and restoration work is underway
- This is the third massive Russian attack on Ukraine's energy facilities in October
Ukraine's energy sector is the main Russian target
Russia began its attack with suicide drones. The Ukrainian Air Force reported Russian launches of Shahed drones as early as yesterday evening. The Chernihiv region was under Russian attack.
After 3 a.m. Kyiv time, the Ukrainian Air Force recorded the launch of cruise missiles from the sea — some struck Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, while others flew west. According to monitoring channels, Kinzhal missiles attacked Ladyzhyn (Vinnytsia region), and later strikes were recorded in the direction of Burshtyn (Ivano-Frankivsk region), Dobrotvir, and Stryi (Lviv region).
Smila, Kaniv, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, and Lviv were also under threat. In the early morning, power outages began in the Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
Later, the Minister of Energy of Ukraine confirmed that Russia had again launched a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Initially, emergency power outages occurred in many regions. After 6:40 a.m., Russian missiles disappeared from the radars, but the Shahed drones continued their attack, targeting energy facilities in Ladyzhyn, Dobrotvir, and Burshtyn. In the latter, local Telegram channels reported a series of explosions.
By around 8 a.m., it became known that instead of emergency blackouts, scheduled power outages had been introduced throughout Ukraine.
According to the DTEK energy company, Russia has again attacked thermal power plants in various regions of Ukraine, severely damaging TPP equipment. Work is underway to eliminate the consequences.
This is the third massive Russian attack on the company's thermal power plants in October.
At 10:20 a.m., the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced that hourly power outages had been canceled throughout Ukraine.
However, there is a possibility that they will return within 24 hours. Therefore, it is necessary to follow updates on the official websites of the regional power companies.
In some regions, power restriction schedules for industrial consumers are in effect until 7 p.m.
Consequences
In Kyiv, an air raid alert was announced at around 1 a.m. due to the threat of Russian drones. Air defense systems were activated. Later, a missile threat was announced.
No hits or debris falls were reported in Kyiv.
Kyiv region
Meanwhile, in the Kyiv region, specifically in Boryspil, a 35-year-old woman was injured.
In total, the region suffered the consequences of Russian attacks in 2 districts:
- In the Boryspil district, 7 private houses and a company building were damaged, and windows were broken in three high-rise buildings. 9 cars and 8 buses were damaged, and two cars were destroyed.
- In the Bila Tserkva district, a private house was damaged.
Photo: the consequences of the Russian attack in the Kyiv region last night (t.me/Mykola_Kalashnyk)
Photo: the consequences of the Russian attack in the Kyiv region last night (t.me/Mykola_Kalashnyk)
Photo: the consequences of the Russian attack in the Kyiv region last night (t.me/Mykola_Kalashnyk)
Photo: the consequences of the Russian attack in the Kyiv region last night (t.me/Mykola_Kalashnyk)
Photo: the consequences of the Russian attack in the Kyiv region last night (t.me/Mykola_Kalashnyk)
Photo: the consequences of the Russian attack in the Kyiv region last night (t.me/Mykola_Kalashnyk)
Photo: the consequences of the Russian attack in the Kyiv region last night (t.me/Mykola_Kalashnyk)
Zaporizhzhia
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with missiles and drones.
As a result of the Russian strike on the city, at least 15 people were wounded, including 6 children, according to the regional military administration. However, the number of victims is constantly growing.
Rescuers confirmed that there is a person under the rubble.
There is damage to houses and a dormitory, where several floors have been destroyed. Infrastructure facilities were also damaged.
Photo: a dormitory destroyed in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
Photo: a dormitory destroyed in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
Photo: a dormitory destroyed in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
Photo: a dormitory destroyed in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
Photo: a dormitory destroyed in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
Photo: a dormitory destroyed in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
Photo: a dormitory destroyed in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
Photo: a dormitory destroyed in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
Dnipro
Russia attacked Dnipro with a missile. It was aimed at an enterprise. There were no casualties or injuries.
Russia struck Pokrovske and Mykolaivka communities in the Synelnykove district. Fires broke out. Infrastructure and private homes were damaged.
The Russian army struck the Nikopol district with FPV drones and artillery. The district center, Marhanets, Pokrovske, and Myrove communities were affected. There were no casualties.
Photo: In Dnipro, Russia fired a missile at an infrastructure facility (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Photo: In Dnipro, Russia fired a missile at an infrastructure facility (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Photo: In Dnipro, Russia fired a missile at an infrastructure facility (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Photo: In Dnipro, Russia fired a missile at an infrastructure facility (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Photo: In Dnipro, Russia fired a missile at an infrastructure facility (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Mykolaiv region
As a result of a massive Russian attack in the Mykolaiv region, power outages were reported. According to Ukrainian Railways, some passenger trains in the region will run with delays. Repair work is underway.
There are no casualties.
Ladyzhyn
Due to the Russian attack, Ladyzhyn (Vinnytsia region), where the thermal power plant is located, was left without heat and water.
According to the secretary of the city council, Oleksandr Kolomiets, specialists are currently launching inter-building columns and organizing the delivery of technical water. An alternative heating system is also being prepared.
Kindergartens are temporarily closed.
The Vinnytsia regional military administration later reported that the Vinnytsia region was under massive Russian attack today. As a result of the Russian strikes, civilian and critical infrastructure, residential buildings, and transport were damaged. 4 adults suffered minor and moderate injuries, and a 7-year-old child is in severe condition.
Firefighting operations are currently underway. Power supply in the region is gradually being restored.
Ivano-Frankivsk region
At dawn, Russia launched a massive strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, the regional military administration says.
No casualties reported as foe now.
There are also reports of 2 households that have suffered minor damage.
As for Ivano-Frankivsk itself, there have been no consequences.
"Everything is calm in the community! There is no damage! Water supply and heating are working without interruption! As for electricity, hourly outages are possible!" says mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv.
According to the head of the Ivano-Frankivsk regional military administration, Svitlana Onyshchuk, at dawn, Russia launched a massive strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. She did not provide any details.
Burshtyn
Local Telegram channels reported dozens of explosions in the city of Burshtyn, near which the Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant is located — the largest thermal power plant in western Ukraine and one of the most powerful in Ukraine. It provides electricity to 3 million residents in Zakarpattia, parts of Ivano-Frankivsk, and Lviv regions.
The TPP is located at the intersection of power lines connecting Ukraine with Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. The TPP is connected to the power grid via 4×220kV, 4×330kV, and 1×400kV power lines.
During Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the station was severely damaged as a result of Russian missile attacks, but according to the TPP management, it will be restored.
Lviv region
In some areas of Lviv, the power supply was disrupted during the Russian attack.
Monitoring channels reported that one of the Russian missiles in the Lviv region could have hit Stryi, where gas storage facilities are located.
At around 6:20 a.m., several cruise missiles were detected in the Lviv region's airspace.
Local authorities reported in the morning that 2 energy infrastructure facilities in the Lviv region were damaged as a result of a combined Russian air and missile strike.
Cherkasy region
In the Cherkasy region, Russian strikes caused a fire on a farm, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
The fire destroyed 1,200 square meters of roofing and killed an animal.
Photo: A farm burned down in the Cherkasy region (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Photo: A farm burned down in the Cherkasy region (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Photo: A farm burned down in the Cherkasy region (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Kirovohrad region
Dozens of Russian drones and cruise missiles were detected in the airspace of the Kirovohrad region at night.
"There were no emergencies in the communities of the region," the Kirivohrad regional military administration reports.
Khmelnytskyi region
During the air raid alert in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukrainian air defense forces were active, and residents of the region could hear explosions.
Russian targets were shot down.
As of now, there are no reports of casualties or destruction in the Khmelnytskyi region.
Sources: State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, Ukrenergo national power company, Regional military administrations, and other local authorities.
