# Russia launches its largest attack of the year on Ukraine’s energy facilities

https://mins.news/en/item/126966

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-03 11:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-unleashes-biggest-mass-attack-on-ukraines-energy-this-year-2/

> Russia struck substations, transmission systems and power plants across 10 Ukrainian oblasts on Nov. 3, cutting electricity to households nationwide. Officials said the attack involved ballistic and cruise missiles as well as several types of drones, and was still underway at publication. DTEK reported serious damage at three thermal plants, forcing them to stop operating.

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