Europe's Electricity Infrastructure Under Siege from Hybrid Warfare

• •Eurelectric reports most European utilities are unprepared for hybrid warfare threats.
• •Over 1,065 attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure recorded since the war began.
• •Significant incidents include a November 2025 strike involving 450 drones and 45 missiles.

European electricity infrastructure is increasingly targeted by hybrid warfare, with a report from Eurelectric revealing that most utilities are unprepared. The report highlights a surge in physical sabotage, cyberattacks, and aerial intrusions, particularly against energy assets in the EU. Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, over 1,065 attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have been recorded, with damage estimates exceeding $20 billion. In 2025 alone, Ukraine experienced 1,225 attacks, including a significant strike on November 8 that involved 450 drones and 45 missiles. The Baltic Sea has also seen direct hits on subsea cables, with incidents involving vessels like the Yi Peng 3 and the Eagle S severing critical communications and power links. As tensions rise, European defense planners warn of potential future aggression, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced resilience and preparedness in the energy sector.