Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region without power after Russian strikes
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on November 2, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on November 2, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Donetsk region in Ukraine faces power outages after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, affecting thousands as winter nears.
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's entire eastern Donetsk region was without power after recent Russian attacks on energy infrastructure forced emergency power outages, the regional governor said on Sunday.
Russian forces have stepped up attacks on Ukraine's power grid in recent weeks as winter approaches and as Kremlin troops grind forward on the battlefield in a bid to take control in the east.
In a statement, Vadym Filashkin said authorities were working to restore power but offered no further details.
Earlier on Sunday, nearly 60,000 residents of the southeastern Zaporizhizhia region were left without power after overnight Russian strikes, said governor Ivan Fedorov.
(Reporting by Dan Peleschuk; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Energy infrastructure refers to the physical systems and structures that generate, transmit, and distribute energy, including power plants, transmission lines, and substations.
Emergency power outages are temporary interruptions in electrical service, often due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters or attacks on energy systems.
Winter can increase energy demand due to heating needs, making energy supply more critical and potentially leading to shortages if infrastructure is damaged.
Attacks on power grids can disrupt electricity supply, impact public safety, and cause significant economic losses by affecting businesses and essential services.
Regional governors coordinate emergency responses, communicate with residents about safety measures, and oversee efforts to restore power during outages.
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