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Russians attack energy infrastructure in five Ukrainian regions

Russia's latest large-scale attack has left parts of five Ukrainian regions without electricity as of the morning of 9 July.
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TASS
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia establishes control over settlement of Bachevsk in Sumy region — defense ministry
In addition, Russian troops also struck fuel and energy complex and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian military
AzerNews
· Jul 8, 2026
Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline
The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.
Euromaidan Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Ukrainian drones disabled 13 Russian power stations across occupied territory in 48 hours, commander says
The reported 48-hour operation targeted Russian-controlled energy infrastructure across occupied Crimea, Melitopol, Donetsk, and Luhansk as Ukraine intensifies strikes behind the front line.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 27, 2026
Russian forces attack Ukraine's gas infrastructure in Poltava and Kharkiv oblasts
Russian forces have carried out large-scale attacks on production facilities belonging to Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest national oil and gas company, in Poltava and Kharkiv oblasts.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
6 killed, several injured as Russia, Ukraine continue to target each other
Moscow and Kyiv claim attacks on oil, port and transport infrastructure in latest overnight cross-border assaults
Global News
· Jul 10, 2026
Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.
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Related coverage for "Russians attack energy infrastructure in five Ukrainian regions": TASS — Russia establishes control over settlement of Bachevsk in Sumy region — defense ministry. AzerNews — Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline. Euromaidan Press — Ukrainian drones disabled 13 Russian power stations across occupied territory in 48 hours, commander says. Ukrainska Pravda — Russian forces attack Ukraine's gas infrastructure in Poltava and Kharkiv oblasts. Anadolu Agency — 6 killed, several injured as Russia, Ukraine continue to target each other. Global News — Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources


