Electricity
An Ozon warehouse was attacked in St. Petersburg; 15 flights were canceled and 25 delayed due to the drones. More than 20,000 people were left without power.
On October 17, Russia launched 157 attack UAVs and six S-8000 missiles at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 140 drones and all the missiles.
The Kromberg & Schubert facility in Lutsk ceased operations following the Russian attack on October 16. The company is assessing the situation and its next steps.
On October 18, electricity supplies for businesses and industry will be restricted in Ukraine, and in some regions, restrictions will apply to all consumers. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks.
An intercepted document describes strikes on energy infrastructure to worsen living conditions in cities and drive an exodus of the population. The attacks have already hit facilities in the Kyiv region.
The president said that blocking Lindsey Graham's bill does not stop the war.
Russian attacks and logistics problems have reduced grain exports from Ukraine. Surpluses could lower farmers’ incomes and the 2027 harvest.
In September, 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 were injured in Russian attacks. The number of casualties was 85% higher than in September 2025.
Russia launched a massive strike on more than 15 energy facilities in Ukraine, using over 320 drones and missiles. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions.
Due to Russian attacks, consumers in 10 regions were left without electricity. Energy workers restored power to more than half a million people.
The Russian attack caused a large-scale power outage in Vinnytsia. Electric transport was halted, and critical facilities were switched to backup power.
Russia attacked a number of regions in Ukraine with missiles, aircraft, and drones. An ambulance driver was killed, and dozens of people, including children, were injured.
Following a drone attack on a Gazprom plant near Surgut, a fire broke out. OSINT identified the likely location of the strike; the extent of the damage is being clarified.
The eighth local ceasefire mediated by the IAEA has begun near the ZNPP. It will allow the damaged 330 kV substation to be repaired.
On October 17, restrictions for businesses and scheduled outages for consumers will be in effect in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is attacks by Russia.
Ukrenergo introduced emergency power outages due to damage to the energy infrastructure caused by Russian strikes. Power outage schedules are temporarily not in effect.
Ukrenergo has completed the restructuring of its Eurobonds and will save approximately $135 million. The funds will be directed toward restoring the power grid.
Russian drones damaged energy facilities supplying the Rivne region, causing widespread power outages. Repairs are ongoing in Lutsk, and new restrictions are possible.
Civilian infrastructure was damaged in Vinnytsia, four people were injured, and two were hospitalized. Power supply disruptions occurred in Rivne.
Lutsk has had no stable electricity supply for the second day following Russian attacks. коммунal services, hospitals, and boiler plants are operating from generators.
From October 12 to 15, 2026, prices increased for tomatoes, chicken, bananas, grains, and oil. A basket of seven items became 1.94% more expensive.
Russian drones attacked energy facilities in Kyiv and the regions, causing new power outages. Schedules for power cuts are in effect in some regions.
Kyiv is launching the heating season for social institutions at the request of their heads. Parts of the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts will be connected after an energy facility is repaired.
Russian strikes on Odesa region damaged homes, an energy facility and an enterprise, injuring four people. Moldova recorded four cases of airspace violations.
As a result of the Russian attack, Lutsk has been de-energized, leaving 370,000 subscribers in Volyn without power. Emergency blackouts are in effect in Kyiv.
Putin said that new strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and data processing centers were possible. He called the attacks a response to strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Water pressure has decreased in Kyiv's right-bank districts due to damage to energy facilities in the region. Specialists are switching the stations' power supply.
Zelenskyy and Macron discussed countering Russian escalation and new packages for Ukrainian aviation.
Due to Russia's attack on an energy facility, some consumers in Kyiv and the region were left without electricity. Restoration will begin after security conditions allow it.
Three jet-powered "Shaheds" were destroyed in Volyn. In the Lutsk community, the debris damaged the power grid, and emergency crews are restoring services.