Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Russia launched what was described as the “most massive strike” against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since its unprovoked invasion in 2022, causing power outages and electricity rationing throughout the eastern European country. Ukraine’s state power company stated on November 8 that its generating capacity was down to “zero” following Russian strikes on two of its thermal power plants. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that the attack included 458 drones and 45 missiles launched towards Ukraine between November 7-8, of which 26 missiles and 52 drones hit 25 locations in four regions.
