Russian forces have escalated their military operations against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, launching a coordinated attack involving nine Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 62 Shahed-type drones from the regions of Rostov and Kursk. Ukrainian military officials have confirmed that the strikes have resulted in eight confirmed fatalities and 67 injuries. The attacks have targeted key energy facilities, disrupting power supply across several regions.
The Ukrainian Air Force has reported that the missile barrage and drone swarm were launched overnight, marking a significant increase in the intensity and scale of Russian attacks on the country’s critical infrastructure. Officials have stated that the attacks are part of a broader strategy to weaken Ukraine’s capacity to sustain its defense efforts and to exert pressure on civilian populations. The military is working to assess the full extent of the damage and to restore essential services as quickly as possible.