Russia hits Ukraine power grid with 'massive attack': operator
This aligns with recent reports that Russia has launched one of the largest attacks of 2026 on Ukraine’s energy system, targeting power generation and transmission facilities and causing widespread blackouts amid freezing winter conditions.
- Europe
- AFP
- Published Date: 10:56 | 07 February 2026
A "massive attack" by Russian forces on Ukraine's energy infrastructure has caused power outages across the country, the state grid operator said on Saturday.
"Due to the damage caused by the enemy, emergency outages have been applied in most regions," Ukrenergo said in a statement on Telegram.
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