Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy system: attacks aimed at creating dangerous “energy islands”

Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, seeking not just to damage individual facilities but to actually break the country’s unified energy system into isolated segments. This is reported by energy companies and military structures that record the enemy’s change in tactics.

According to experts, the latest strikes were aimed at key substations and trunk lines that provide interregional electricity flows. If successful, such attacks could create so-called “energy islands” — separate parts of the country that would operate autonomously and would not be able to receive power from other regions. This would significantly complicate balancing the system and restoring power supply after massive shelling.

Energy experts note that Russia is using complex combinations of missiles and drones, trying to simultaneously hit several critical points. Such tactics increase the risk of cascading accidents and create additional pressure on Ukrainian air defense.

Despite extensive damage, Ukraine’s power system continues to operate in a unified mode. Repair crews are working around the clock, and the government has intensified negotiations with international partners on additional equipment to protect and restore energy facilities.

This winter may be the most difficult of the entire period of the full-scale war, but it is emphasized that the Ukrainian power system has already proven its resilience and ability to withstand even the most massive attacks.