Russian strikes leave more than 600,000 people without power in Ukraine

2026-10-15

Russian missiles and drones struck energy infrastructure across Ukraine, leaving more than 600,000 people without electricity.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack targeted Kyiv, its surrounding region and Kharkiv, damaging 26 power-system facilities and four oil and gas facilities.
The strikes caused civilian deaths and injuries in Kyiv, though reports gave differing casualty totals.
Ukrenergo’s chief said electrical substations were the main targets and described the attack on the grid operator’s facilities as one of the largest of the war.
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 128 drones and 39 ballistic missiles; air defences intercepted 115 drones and four missiles.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called for stronger sanctions on Russia and additional air-defence systems for Ukraine.