Zelensky says Russian strikes have damaged every power plant in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian attacks have damaged every power plant in Ukraine. His warning highlights the scale of the pressure on the country’s energy system as colder weather approaches and strikes intensify.

Zelensky said Russian drones and missiles have also targeted equipment on which Ukraine’s nuclear power plants depend. Damage to energy facilities has led authorities to impose emergency power cuts, while Kyiv remains under regular fire. The New York Times reported, citing documents intercepted by Ukrainian intelligence, that Russia aims to destroy the energy system to force Ukraine’s capitulation.