No power, no heat, no water: How a city of 1 million survives when everything stops
Inside Odesa's longest blackout since Russia's full-scale invasion began
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Russian drones strike Odesa’s power grid again, injuring seven civilians
The latest aerial attack sparked a fire at an energy site, shattered windows, and forced tram lines out of service in the city.
Ukrainian drones cut power to 16,000 in Kursk, hit major Ryazan oil refinery in overnight strikes
Ukrainian strike drones targeted Russian energy infrastructure across two oblasts overnight, disabling power substations and igniting fires at the Ryazan oil refinery, which processes 5% of Russia's crude oil.
Power cut hits 20,000 in Belgorod after air raid alert, thermal plant reportedly targeted
As Kyiv continues to suffer from electricity disruptions, Russia's Belgorod faced its own blackout on 8 Nov.—over 20,000 subscribers lost power following a missile alert and reports of air defense activation, with a thermal station reportedly targeted.
Ukrainian drone commander mocks Russia’s blackouts: “Get your battery-powered garlands ready”
Ukraine's drone warfare commander has warned Russians to expect unpredictable strikes on their energy system, writing that "the flight of the free Bird is unpredictable and not on schedule."
IAEA brokers local ceasefire to fix Zaporizhzhia NPP power lines after record 4-week blackout
Specialists have reached the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to repair damaged power lines after a record four-week emergency mode operation that pushed diesel generators and the facility itself beyond their design limits
Drone strike hits Russian power substation — blackout follows in parts of Volgograd Oblast
Just like before, officials claim it was “falling debris” that left towns without electricity.
Zelenskyy: Russia fears US Tomahawks — that fear can work for peace
Zelenskyy hails potential US Tomahawk deliveries as a “signal of strength,” saying Russia’s air terror and nuclear plant blockades prove it must be forced, not persuaded, toward peace.
Russia deliberately hits facility powering Chornobyl’s confinement, which hides 3,250 tons of nuclear waste
The New Safe Confinement loses power amid a targeted strike, showing Russia’s willingness to weaponize nuclear safety against Europe.
“No terrorist has done this to a nuclear plant”: Zelenskyy warns world as ZNPP blackout hits record length
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant entered its seventh consecutive day without external electricity, setting a record for the longest blackout since occupation began in March 2022.
Russia targets Ukraine’s energy system with over 1000 missiles since 2022
Since severing ties with Russian and Belarusian energy systems in 2022, Ukraine has integrated into the European ENTSO-E grid, bolstering its energy security amid the ongoing war.
Russian strike triggers blackout in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, home to key Ukrainian nuclear plant
The regional capital, Khmelnytskyi, along with four neighboring settlements, has suffered a total power blackout.
Russian massive attack damages Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in five oblasts
The Russian missiles flew over Zakarpattia Oblast, western Ukraine, that borders with Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia, which made Poland activate their aircraft due to a potential threat.
Russia likely to resume missile attacks on critical infrastructure of Ukraine, says Gen Kyrylo Budanov
In an interview with Ukrainska Pravda, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence warned that Russia replenished missiles supply…
Russia to likely resume strikes on critical infrastructure of Ukraine during winter – Air Force
Russia will likely resume its strikes on the critical infrastructure of Ukraine during the upcoming heating season, says…
External power returns to occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant following blackout from Russian shelling (updated)
A Russian shelling attack overnight into 22 May damaged the last power line that connects the occupied Zaporizhzhia…