Recent reports detail an escalation of strikes targeting critical infrastructure in both Ukraine and Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian forces of aiming to destabilize Ukraine through ongoing attacks on its energy and railway systems. Zelenskyy stated that Russian strikes this year have already placed Ukrainian gas infrastructure under significant pressure, potentially necessitating increased imports.
Further reporting indicated an overnight drone attack in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region resulted in five injuries and damage to port and energy infrastructure. Conversely, Ukrainian forces were reported to have recently struck a power station in Russia’s Belgorod region, causing power outages. Additionally, drone attacks led to fires at fuel and energy facilities in Russia’s Volgograd region, as confirmed by Governor Andrei Bocharov.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/09/russia-attacks-ukraine-energy-france-germany-europe-live-news-updates