Russia makes Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region top target for energy strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (photo: facebook.com_zelenskyy.official)
Russian forces have concentrated attacks on energy infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region, making it a specific target, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.
The head of state noted that the Russian army has changed its approach to attacks on the power grid, choosing specific regions for massive strikes over several consecutive days.
"This is how the Russians operate: they single out one region as a specific target and concentrate their strikes on it for several days, hitting everything, hitting power grids and substations. Since the beginning of September, the Dnipro region has suffered the most strikes and hits," Zelenskyy said.
According to the president, the figures for Russian hits on infrastructure facilities over the recent period are as follows: the Dnipropetrovsk region—131 hits, the Kyiv region—125 hits, and the Zhytomyr and Sumy regions—more than 100 hits each.
These regions currently require the most work from energy workers, utility crews, and the State Emergency Service rescuers.
The most difficult electricity situation remains in Zaporizhzhia and the Dnipropetrovsk region, where the attacks have caused numerous power outages.
Repair crews are already partially restoring electricity, but new air raid alerts and repeated strikes keep disrupting their work.
"But all necessary resources have been mobilized, the equipment is available, and there must be results," the president stressed.
To support communities facing the harshest conditions and restore predictable electricity schedules, Ukraine is seeking international assistance.
Following agreements with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU will provide additional emergency support, including generators, equipment, and funding.
As reported, Russian forces targeted energy facilities in five Ukrainian regions overnight and on the morning of November 15. Railway infrastructure was also hit.
In particular, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the time that restrictions on Starshield had made it harder for Ukrainian forces to shoot down Russian drones.
The head of state also warned that, according to intelligence, Russia was already preparing new attacks on Ukraine. Amid this, a productive meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group is expected in the next few days.
