Russia launches campaign against Ukraine's energy grid as drone strikes hit Kyiv
Russia announced a new campaign targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure as Kyiv continues drone strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Russia's Defense Ministry has announced a renewed offensive specifically targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The development coincided with intensified Russian drone attacks on Kyiv, where at least one civilian was injured following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly.
Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces escalated air strikes on targets inside Russia, focusing on oil refineries and fuel facilities. These attacks have disrupted local energy supplies, reportedly forcing Moscow to procure fuel from foreign suppliers to offset domestic deficits.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
Sources
Earlier coverage
- Oct 17, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCVon der Leyen warns against attacks on EU territory as Leipzig drone suspects identified
- Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCRussian strikes hit Kyiv following Zelensky's UN General Assembly address
- Oct 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTCRussia targets Ukrainian energy grid following drone strikes on Kyiv
- Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCEU vows response to Leipzig drones as Russian strikes hit Kyiv
- Oct 17, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCRussian strikes target Kyiv as European officials warn against hybrid threats
- Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 AM UTCRussia targets Kyiv grid as EU warns against hybrid threats after Leipzig drone discovery
- Oct 16, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCRussian strikes hit Kyiv as EU warns against hybrid threats
- Oct 16, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCEU warns Moscow after drone incidents as Russia targets Ukrainian energy
- Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCEU warns against Russian hybrid threats as strikes hit Kyiv and energy targets
- Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCEU warns Moscow over hybrid threats as Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv