In the night of October 14, 2026, a massive attack was carried out on all three city thermal power plants (CHPs) in Kyiv, raising serious concerns about the energy security of the capital. Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky confirmed that Kyiv CHP-5, Kyiv CHP-6, and Darnytsia CHP (CHP-4) were targeted.
Strike on Critical Infrastructure
In addition to the attacks on the CHPs, Russian forces also targeted critical facilities in the Kyiv region that supply electricity to the capital and central regions. This raised significant concerns about potential disruptions in electricity supply.
Attacks on Railway Infrastructure
Meanwhile, railway facilities in five regions were attacked overnight: Kharkiv, Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, and Ternopil. These strikes resulted in delays for dozens of trains, although human casualties were avoided thanks to timely evacuations.
- Attacked CHPs: CHP-4 (Darnytsia), CHP-5, CHP-6.
- Regions where railway facilities were hit: Kharkiv, Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil.
Consequences and Recovery
Energy workers and rescuers have already begun to address the aftermath of the attacks, including extinguishing fires and restoring damaged facilities. However, the extent of the damage and the timeline for recovery remain unknown. According to experts, new strikes on CHPs could further complicate the energy supply to the capital, which is already experiencing significant dependence on external electricity supplies.