Russian drone strikes target Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Russian forces launched a series of drone strikes across Ukraine, resulting in significant damage to energy infrastructure. As of the morning of September 16, 2026, consumers in six regions of Ukraine were left without power due to these attacks. The strikes continue a pattern of targeting the country's power generation capacity, which has already seen over 80% of its infrastructure damaged or destroyed throughout the ongoing conflict.
Date: September 16, 2026
Location: Multiple, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: Mezha