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title: "Three jet drones strike energy infrastructure in Bila Tserkva: power crews working on restoration"
description: "On the evening of November 5, Russian forces launched three jet drones at Bila Tserkva's energy infrastructure; repair crews are restoring power. Over 200 drones were launched against Ukraine on the night of November 6, with 196 shot down."
date: 2026-11-06T07:00:55.318Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/bila-tserkva-energy-jet-drone-attack
tags: [ukraine-war, drones, energy-infrastructure, bila-tserkva, russia-ukraine]
author: "Roman V."
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Three jet drones strike energy infrastructure in Bila Tserkva: power crews working on restoration

![A jet-powered Shahed drone flying in the sky over Ukraine during a night air raid](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/06/belaya-tserkva-energetika-ataka-reaktivnymi-dronami/belaya-tserkva-energetika-ataka-reaktivnymi-dronami-1.webp)

## Key Points

- On the evening of November 5, three jet drones hit Bila Tserkva's energy infrastructure.
- Power crews are working to restore electricity; the city council warns of a high risk of repeated attacks.
- On the night of November 6, Russia launched over 200 drones at Ukraine, including 86 jet-powered Shaheds.
- According to the Air Force, 196 drones were shot down or suppressed by 08:00, with hits recorded in 14 locations.
- On November 5, the HUR reported on Operation "Cheburechnaya" in the Sumy region: 642 hectares cleared, 107 killed, and 29 captured in seven weeks.

On Thursday evening, November 5, Russian forces struck the energy infrastructure of Bila Tserkva. According to the city council, as cited by RBC-Ukraine, three jet-powered drones were launched at the city's energy facilities. As a result of the incident, power outages occurred, and energy specialists began work to restore electricity supply.

### Progress of Power Restoration

Immediately after the strike, specialized services began clearing the aftermath. As reported by the Bila Tserkva City Council, power crews are currently working to restore electricity to the affected areas. The scale of the damage and exact timelines for full restoration were being determined at the time of publication; emergency crews continue their work at the incident site.

### Risk of Repeated Attacks

The city council emphasized that the risk of repeated attacks on city infrastructure remains high. This means that even after electricity is restored, energy facilities and utility systems continue to be under threat, and authorities and emergency response services remain in a state of heightened readiness for new strikes in the coming hours and days.

### Context: Overnight Wave of Attacks on November 6

The strike on Bila Tserkva occurred against the backdrop of a massive aerial attack launched by Russia against Ukraine on the night of November 6. According to RBC-Ukraine, the enemy launched more than 200 drones of various types, including 86 jet-powered Shaheds. According to the Air Force, as of 08:00, 196 enemy drones had been shot down or suppressed, with hits recorded at 14 locations.

### Operation "Cheburechnaya" in the Sumy Region

It is worth noting that on November 5, the Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) reported on Operation "Cheburechnaya" in the Sumy region. During the seven-week operation, special forces cleared 642 hectares of territory, eliminated 107 Russian soldiers, and captured 29. The HUR released these data on the same day as the strike on Bila Tserkva's energy infrastructure, highlighting the intensity of combat operations on multiple fronts simultaneously.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Россияне ударили дронами по энергетике Белой Церкви](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rosiyani-vdarili-dronami-energetitsi-biloyi-1793948163.html) - Source: Strike with three jet drones on Bila Tserkva energy sector on Nov 5, power restoration, risk of repeat attacks; context of Nov 6 overnight attack (200+ drones, 86 Shaheds, 196 shot down, 14 locations) and HUR operation 'Cheburechnaya'.

## FAQ

### When and what caused the strike on Bila Tserkva?

On Thursday evening, November 5, three jet-powered drones were launched at the city's energy infrastructure.

### What is the status of power restoration after the strike?

Energy crews are working to restore the power supply; the city council has also warned of a high risk of follow-up attacks.

### How many drones were shot down on the night of November 6?

According to the Air Force, 196 enemy drones out of more than 200 launched were shot down or suppressed by 08:00, with hits recorded at 14 locations.