Ukrainian Drone Strike Causes Power Outages in Occupied Donetsk and Luhansk

A Ukrainian drone attack early on August 28 targeted energy infrastructure in Russian-occupied territories, knocking out power for significant portions of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. This strike follows a period of intensified long-range drone warfare targeting energy grids. Concurrently, Sweden announced the transfer of 10 high-speed boats to Ukraine to support maritime rescue and mine clearance operations as the conflict continues to impact infrastructure on both sides.

Date: August 28, 2026

Location: Donbas, Ukraine

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: infrastructure

Severity: MEDIUM

Source: RBC-Ukraine

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