Russia strikes Ukraine’s power grid in the “most massive” attack of the war.

Ukraine's air forces shot down 102 of the 127 missiles and 99 of the 109 drones.

Written by: Ignacio Teson • Tuesday, August 27, 2024 • 1 min read

• Last updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that its forces used high-precision weapons to target critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine, which they said supported the military-industrial complex.

Russia launched over 200 missiles and drones at Ukraine on Monday, killing seven people and striking energy facilities across the country, according to Kyiv. Meanwhile, NATO member Poland reported that a drone had likely entered its airspace.

Power and water supply outages were reported in many areas, including parts of Kyiv, after authorities stated that the attack, which occurred two and a half years after the full-scale invasion, impacted electrical or other critical infrastructure nationwide.

Russia intensified its assaults on Ukraine’s power grid in March, in what Kyiv has described as a concerted effort to degrade the system ahead of the upcoming winter, when the population most needs electricity and heating.

Ukraine’s air forces shot down 102 of the 127 missiles and 99 of the 109 drones, said Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk on Telegram, describing the attack from air, land, and sea as “the most massive” of the war.

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, 15 regions suffered damage. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that there was “extensive damage to the energy sector” and mentioned that he had discussed Ukraine’s response to the attack with his top commander, saying, “We are preparing it.”

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that its forces used high-precision weapons to strike key energy infrastructure in Ukraine that, they claimed, supported the military-industrial complex. They listed electrical substations, gas compression stations, and aviation weapon storage sites as targets.

The missile and drone barrage came as Ukraine was making gains in a significant cross-border incursion into Russia’s western Kursk region, while Russian forces advanced further in eastern Ukraine, nearing the transport hub of Pokrovsk.

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Ignacio Teson

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Ignacio Teson is an Economist and Financial Analyst. He has more than 7 years of experience in emerging markets. He worked as an analyst and market operator at brokerage firms in Argentina and Spain.