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Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 22, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 22, 2026
Quick Summary
Russia struck Ukraine overnight with missiles and drones, focusing on energy sites in Kyiv, Odesa and central regions. One person was injured and fires were contained as grid attacks persist.
Russia pounds Ukraine’s energy network with major missile and drone barrage
Energy Infrastructure Strikes Across Ukraine
KYIV, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian military and local officials said on Sunday.
Targets: Kyiv, Odesa and Central Regions
The overnight strikes hit Kyiv and the region around the capital, the Black Sea port Odesa and central Ukraine, they said
Kyiv Region Damage and Injuries
At least one person was injured in the Kyiv region, with damage reported in five districts where more than a dozen houses were damaged, regional Governor Mykola Kalashnyk said on the Telegram messaging app.
Odesa Energy Facilities Hit
Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper wrote on Telegram that a nighttime drone attack on the energy infrastructure of the region caused fires that had been extinguished.
Daily Attacks on Power Grid
Russia attacks the Ukrainian energy system almost daily, striking thermal power plants and electrical substations.
Context Since February 2022
Attacks on power stations, the energy transmission system and the gas sector are important elements of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine launched by Russia in February 2022. Moscow says it is seeking to undermine Ukraine's ability to fight.
Sources and Reporting
(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Editing by William Mallard)
Key Takeaways
- •Russia launched overnight missile and drone strikes focused on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa and central regions.
- •At least one person was injured in the Kyiv region; more than a dozen houses were damaged across five districts, officials said.
- •Odesa’s governor reported fires at an energy site after a nighttime drone attack; the blazes were extinguished.
- •Russia has been striking thermal power plants and substations nearly daily since the full-scale invasion in February 2022.
- •Moscow says these attacks aim to degrade Ukraine’s capacity to fight.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says
1What is the main topic?
Russia carried out large-scale missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with impacts reported in Kyiv, Odesa and central regions.
2What damage and casualties were reported?
Officials said at least one person was injured in the Kyiv region. More than a dozen homes were damaged, and fires at an Odesa energy site were extinguished.
3Why is energy infrastructure being targeted?
Attacks on power plants and substations aim to disrupt electricity supply and undermine Ukraine’s ability to fight, according to Moscow’s stated objectives.
