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