Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj warned on November 2, 2026, that Russia is preparing a “massive attack” on Ukraine’s energy and logistics infrastructure, exploiting the global focus on the U.S. midterm elections. A school in Zaporizhia was struck in a double bombing, killing 18 people, according to Zelenskyj.
Russian attacks have intensified since a ceasefire expired on November 1, following a 27-day truce brokered with U.S. support. Over 350,000 residents in Dnipro lost electricity after a separate attack, while a town with 1,700 remaining residents faced severe shortages due to Russian drone strikes blocking aid. Zelenskyj urged global leaders to “put pressure on Russia” to end the war, emphasizing that “olien deres brenne” (their oil will burn) if no action is taken.
Zelenskyj’s statement on X highlighted Russia’s alleged strategy to exploit the U.S. midterm elections, which he claimed would “overlook” Ukraine’s struggles with air defense systems. The warning followed reports of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, which Moscow attributed to “hypersonic missiles” like the Oresnik.
We have intel that Russia is preparing a new massive attack on our country – primarily targeting energy and logistics. The assumption is basically that tomorrow the world will be watching the American midterms, and what is happening here in Ukraine, along with our difficulties… pic.twitter.com/eAqz3R2ape
Zelenskyj also warned that Russia was using “classical weapons” against Ukraine, according to a report from Nettavisen.
Energy Infrastructure Targeted in Kyiv and Beyond
Russian strikes on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure caused widespread power outages, with four districts losing electricity after an attack on a power facility. The Ukrainian energy company DTEK reported “explosions and extensive fluctuations” in supply, while residents described temporary water shortages. Earlier in the week, Kyiv endured a multi-night barrage of missile and drone attacks, resulting in at least one death and damage to homes and businesses. The city’s energy sector remains under pressure, with Zelenskyj stating that Russia is “maximizing” its efforts to exploit Ukraine’s lack of intercept missiles.
A separate attack on a power facility in Kyiv on Friday night left four districts without electricity, according to DTEK. Earlier that week, Kyiv faced a sustained attack from Russian missiles and drones, causing at least one death and damaging homes and businesses.
Humanitarian Crisis Intensifies
A town near the Dnipro River, previously evacuated during a ceasefire, remains isolated after Russian drones blocked aid deliveries. The town, which had a pre-war population of 24,000, now has only 1,700 residents, according to a report from Dagbladet. Residents face severe shortages as drones have effectively cut off the town from food and medical supplies.
Approximately 700–800 people were evacuated from the town during the ceasefire, but many were initially taken to Simferopol on the Russian-occupied Krim peninsula. Around a quarter of them chose to stay, while the rest were transported via Russia and Belarus to return to Ukraine. We proposed this.
Russian Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Continue
Russian forces have continued targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with attacks on power facilities and refineries reported across multiple regions. Zelenskyj accused Russia of using “classical weapons” against Ukraine, as noted in a Nettavisen article.
An utterly horrific Russian attack on the settlement of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region. Since this morning, the settlement has been hit several times by aerial bombs. The strikes targeted a school used for humanitarian purposes – people were receiving humanitarian aid… pic.twitter.com/T02r0HlNCZ
The Kremlin reported that three refineries were hit on Friday, and a new industrial facility was attacked overnight. Ukraine has targeted Russian energy infrastructure in response to Moscow’s attacks on Ukrainian energy systems, according to a report from Nettavisen.
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A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. Once again, no early warning from our partners. The main target was energy infrastructure, specifically CHPP-4. Unfortunately, it was hit. A residential building was also damaged, and rescuers are currently putting out a fire there. Our… pic.twitter.com/6FKPx8PuFG
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