A Russian drone attack targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight on 10–11 January amid freezing temperatures. Air defenses intercepted most of the 154 drones launched, but several still struck civilian and power-related sites across multiple oblasts.
Russia launches 154 drones at Ukraine in deep frost
The Air Force of Ukraine reported that from 6:30 p.m. on 10 January through the early hours of 11 January, Russian forces launched 154 attack drones from Russian territory and occupied Crimea. Around 110 of them were Shaheds, with others including Gerbera drones and additional unspecified types. The drones came from at least six directions: Millerovo, Kursk, Oryol, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, and Hvardiiske in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Ukrainian air defenses responded with aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare systems, drone systems, and mobile fire groups. By 8:00 a.m., the Air Force reported that 125 of the 154 drones had been destroyed or suppressed in the northern, southern, and eastern parts of the country. Despite these efforts, 22 drones hit 18 different locations, with debris falling in at least two others. The Air Force noted the attack was still ongoing as of that morning and warned of remaining drones in the airspace.
Civilian injuries and infrastructure damage in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported multiple drone impacts in the Slobidskyi district. He confirmed an initial strike by a Molniia-type drone, followed by another impact later in the night. According to him, a Shahed drone hit an open area in the same district. No casualties or damage were reported in the Slobidskyi events, but emergency services were deployed at each site.
Elsewhere in Kharkiv Oblast, the State Emergency Service (DSNS) reported that Russian drones struck the residential sector in the village of Movchany, Bezliudivska community, damaging buildings and causing a fire that covered 150 square meters. Four civilians were injured in the attack, and DSNS units, including rescuers, sappers, medics, and local firefighting crews, were engaged in the response.
Strikes reported in other oblasts
In Rivne Oblast, regional head Oleksandr Koval said that Russian drones targeted the area overnight. According to his report, civilian infrastructure was damaged but there were no casualties. Emergency teams were working to deal with the aftermath.
In Zhytomyr Oblast, critical infrastructure also came under attack. Regional head Vitalii Bunechko said two employees were injured and hospitalized with moderate injuries. Fires broke out due to the strikes, and their containment was complicated by repeated air raid alerts. As of the DSNS update at 9:00, one fire had been extinguished and another was still burning.
Zaporizhzhia blackout and injuries
Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Ivan Fedorov reported late on 10 January that his region and part of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast had lost power due to Russian attacks. By around 4:30 a.m., he said electricity had been restored, with critical infrastructure prioritized. Restoration work continued in the Khortytskyi district of Zaporizhzhia city.
Later, Fedorov said that three people had been injured in Russian attacks on the Zaporizhzhia district over the previous 24 hours.
Authorities confirmed drone activity also occurred in Kyiv Oblast.
