Russian Drone Attacks Target Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine

• •Two significant drone attacks occurred in Ukraine, affecting critical infrastructure.
• •Approximately 250,000 customers lost power in Kharkiv due to a drone strike.
• •Kryvyi Rih experienced damage to residential buildings and essential services from a separate attack.

On November 8, 2026, a Russian drone attack struck a critical infrastructure facility in the Kharkiv region, leaving approximately 250,000 customers without power. The attack involved a 'Geran-4' or 'Shahed' type drone, as reported by local officials. Utility workers are currently engaged in restoring power, but the timeline for full restoration remains uncertain. Concurrently, on November 10, a separate drone attack targeted Kryvyi Rih, President Zelensky's hometown, damaging critical infrastructure and disrupting electricity and heating services. Emergency crews are working to stabilize water and sewage systems using generators. No casualties have been reported from either attack, but both incidents highlight ongoing threats to Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter approaches.