Russia launches major drone and missile strikes on Kyiv energy infrastructure as winter approaches

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Where: Kyivresolved to locality50.450, 30.524
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-30
Sourcing: 14 reports14 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: localizednamed facility unresolvedOptical coverageSub-metre commercial imagery was recommended; Sentinel-2 is the closest we carry at 10 m, so small objects will not resolve.

Summary

Russia conducted a large-scale attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on September 30, 2026, primarily targeting Kyiv and surrounding regions with missiles and drones. At least four people were killed, including a child, with some reports indicating six deaths and 33 injuries across the country. The strikes damaged power plants, residential buildings, data centers, and other infrastructure, causing widespread power outages affecting thousands of households. Ukraine's air defenses intercepted numerous missiles and drones. Power company DTEK restored supply to 8,000 households following the overnight attacks. The strikes occurred as winter approaches and represent a significant escalation in Russia's campaign against Ukraine's energy sector. A stray drone also crossed into Moldova's airspace, prompting neighboring countries to scramble military jets and suspend some flights. Ukrainian officials called for urgent installation of backup power systems at critical facilities.

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2026-09-30member countour measurement13 → 14reports joined

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newsday.com
- Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid2026-09-30
euronews.com
- Deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least four and hit Kyiv power supply2026-09-30
dailysabah.com
- Kyiv shrouded in smoke after Russia strikes power plants, kills 42026-09-30
winnipegfreepress.com
- Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid2026-09-30
wral.com
- Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid2026-09-30
standardmedia.co.ke
- Russia targets Kyiv power supply as freezing winter approaches2026-09-30
illawarramercury.com.au
- Russia hits energy targets in prelude to winter assault2026-09-30
asiaone.com
- Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid2026-09-30
kyivpost.com
- Ukrainian PM Says Russia Has Begun Its Winter Energy Campaign2026-09-30
cbc.ca
- Russian airstrikes kill 4 in Kyiv region, including child, Ukraine officials say | CBC News2026-09-30
en.interfax.com.ua
- PM Koretsky calls on local authorities to check backup power readiness after Russian energy strikes2026-09-30
durangoherald.com
- Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing 4 and targeting the power grid2026-09-30
bbc.co.uk
- Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring2026-09-30
justiceinfo.net
- Russia targets Kyiv power supply as freezing winter approaches2026-09-30

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