Ukrainian drone attacks have caused major disruptions to electricity supplies in several Russian cities, leaving thousands of residents without power and affecting key infrastructure.
According to Russian officials, dozens of drones targeted energy facilities in regions such as Belgorod and Kursk, damaging power stations and transmission lines. The strikes reportedly led to temporary blackouts in residential areas and forced several industries to halt operations.
Russia’s defense ministry claimed that most of the drones were shot down before reaching their targets, but acknowledged that some facilities were hit, leading to what it called “localized damage.”
Ukraine has not directly commented on the strikes, but analysts say these attacks are part of a broader effort to weaken Russia’s energy infrastructure and disrupt its war operations.
Experts believe that the use of drones has become a crucial strategy in the ongoing conflict, allowing Ukraine to reach targets deep inside Russian territory without risking pilots or large aircraft.
The recent strikes have raised concerns about the vulnerability of Russia’s power network and the growing intensity of long-range attacks as the war continues into another winter.