Kryvyi Rih Under Massive Drone Attack: Critical Infrastructure Targeted, Authorities Warn of Attempt to 'Freeze' the City

Massive Drone Attack on Kryvyi Rih

On the evening of November 10, Kryvyi Rih came under a massive attack by Russian drones. According to information provided by RBC-Ukraine, citing Oleksandr Vilkul, Head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, and Mykola Lukashuk, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, the targets of the strikes are critical infrastructure facilities. At the time of publication, the attack was not yet over: according to Vilkul, drones remained in the air over the city, indicating the ongoing nature of the shelling.

Authorities' Reaction and Calls to Residents

Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council Mykola Lukashuk stated that, in his estimation, Russian forces are trying to "freeze" Kryvyi Rih—meaning to deprive the city of power supply and normal functioning during the winter period. Local authorities urged residents to remain in shelters until the air raid alert subsides. Official information regarding hits on specific facilities and possible casualties was not available at the time of material preparation.

Energy Sector Remains the Primary Target in Recent Days

In recent days, energy facilities have systematically become targets of strikes. Throughout the night and morning of November 10, according to data cited by RBC-Ukraine, attacks on energy infrastructure were recorded in eight oblasts, including Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. According to Ukrenergo, due to damage resulting from these strikes, consumers in six oblasts were left without power. Thus, the strikes on the energy sector are not isolated incidents but coordinated ones affecting a significant part of the country.

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Under Attacks Almost Daily

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast faces attacks almost daily. For instance, on November 8, a Russian drone hit a residential building in a suburb of Dnipro: one person was killed, three others were injured, and a fire broke out at the scene. On the same day, following a nighttime attack on energy infrastructure, more than 600,000 consumers in the region were left without electricity. These episodes show that strikes on the region combine both attacks on civilian objects and targeted hits on the energy system.

What Is Known So Far

At the time of publication, the attack on Kryvyi Rih was ongoing, and there were no official confirmations regarding hits on critical infrastructure facilities or casualties. The situation remains fluid: authorities recommend that residents follow safety measures and stay in shelters until the alert is lifted. Final data on the scale of damage and consequences for the city's and region's power supply are expected as information arrives from local authorities and power system operators.