January 16, 2026
Russia attacked Ukraine’s energy facilities at least 27 times in December, with strikes carried out almost daily
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TL;DR
- Russian forces launched at least 27 strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure between December 1 and December 31, 2025.
- Attacked facilities included substations, gas storage, hydroelectric, thermal, and combined heat and power plants.
- Major cities like Kyiv, Odesa, and Kherson were among those targeted, with some strikes leaving over 1 million consumers without power.
- The Odesa region experienced at least nine damaged facilities due to Russian strikes in December.
- Ukraine's Energy Ministry frequently warned of emergency power outages and grid restrictions.
- Direct damage to Ukraine's energy sector was estimated at $20.5 billion, with restoration costs projected at $67.8 billion through 2035.