Russian mass strikes cause damage across Ukraine's energy sector, official says

Russian forces carried out mass strikes overnight that caused damage and destruction across Ukraine's energy sector, according to a Ukrainian official identified as Koretskyi.

The attacks took place on the night of September 29 to 30, targeting energy facilities in Kyiv, the surrounding Kyiv region, and other parts of the country, according to the official's statement.

Widespread damage reported

Details regarding the specific facilities hit, the scale of the damage, and the impact on electricity or heating supply for residents have not been fully specified in available reporting.

Attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have been a recurring feature of the broader conflict, with Ukrainian officials repeatedly reporting strikes on power plants, substations, and related facilities, particularly as the country approaches the colder months of the year.

The reference to damage across "the energy sector" suggests the strikes were not confined to a single facility or location, but rather affected multiple sites across the capital region and beyond.

Ukrainian authorities have in the past responded to such attacks with emergency repair efforts aimed at restoring power as quickly as possible, alongside appeals to international partners for continued support in defending and rebuilding energy infrastructure.

It was not immediately clear what impact the latest strikes would have on electricity supply for residents in the affected areas, or how long repair efforts might take following the overnight attacks.