The Kremlin does this deliberately and consistently: the SBU classified Russian attacks on energy infrastructure as crimes against humanity

The Security Service of Ukraine has classified Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure as crimes against humanity. The necessary evidence has already been collected, confirming that the Kremlin is pursuing a consistent policy of destroying the Ukrainian people. This was reported by UNN with reference to the SSU.

Details

Since the beginning of this year's heating season, 256 Russian air attacks on energy facilities and heating systems in Ukraine have been documented. In particular, from the beginning of October 2025 until now, the occupiers have deliberately attacked 11 hydroelectric power plants and 45 of the largest thermal power plants, the SSU noted.

The Russians also launched 49 pinpoint air strikes on thermal power plants and 151 on electrical substations in various regions of Ukraine. Each of the aforementioned attacks was combined and carried out using dozens of Russian drones and missiles

The Russians carried out the most shelling of thermal and electrical generation facilities in Kyiv and Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Chernihiv regions.

The occupiers attacked Ukraine's critical infrastructure with Iskander, Kalibr, Kh-101, Kh-69 ballistic and cruise missiles, and Geran-type drones.

Such strikes during a sharp cold snap led to widespread power and heat outages, as well as disruptions in water supply to the homes of millions of civilian Ukrainians

These crimes of the Russian occupiers are classified under Article 442-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Crimes against humanity). The maximum penalty provided for by this article is life imprisonment.

Recall

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, January 14, announced the introduction of a state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector.