Attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
The Security Service of Ukraine has documented numerous Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, which are classified as crimes against humanity. Since the beginning of the heating season 2023, there have been 256 aerial attacks from the Russian Federation on Ukraine's energy facilities.
Details of the attacks
Since the beginning of October 2023, the occupiers have carried out attacks on:
- 11 hydroelectric power stations
- 45 thermal power plants
Among these attacks were 49 targeted air strikes on thermal power plants and 151 strikes on substations. The attacks occurred in various regions of Ukraine, notably in Kyiv, as well as in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Chernihiv regions.
Various types of weaponry were used in the attacks, including 'Iskander' missiles, 'Caliber' missiles, 'X-101', 'X-69', and drones of the 'Geran' type. Among the notable incidents was the attack on the DTEK thermal power station on January 13, 2023, as well as a massive attack on January 9, 2023, which led to emergency blackouts in Kyiv.
The Security Service of Ukraine emphasizes that the systematic destruction of Ukraine's energy system by Russia is classified as crimes against humanity under Article 442-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
These actions raise serious concerns at both national and international levels, as they threaten not only the energy security of the country but also the lives and well-being of its citizens.
The attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure continue to have serious consequences for the energy security and resilience of the country. In the context of armed conflict, these actions may lead to significant issues with electricity supply, which will, in turn, impact the daily lives of citizens and economic activity. The international community continues to monitor the developments, and these facts may serve as a basis for further actions at the international level, particularly in the context of sanctions against the aggressor and support for Ukraine in its fight for energy independence.