On November 9, 2026, the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant in the Kyiv region was once again subjected to a strike by Russia. This was reported by Centrenergo PJSC in an official statement published on Facebook and cited by RBC-Ukraine. According to the operating company, the consequences of the shelling are "extremely serious," despite protective structures having been installed at the station. Published photographs show deformed metal structures, destroyed floor slabs, and damaged turbine hall equipment—characteristic traces of high-precision munitions hits.
Change in Attack Tactics: Combined Use of Weapons
Serhii Isachenko, CEO of Centrenergo PJSC, noted in his statement that the adversary has significantly changed its tactics for striking energy facilities. "The enemy has changed the nature of the attacks. Now, within a short period of time, Russia uses different types of weapons against a single facility," he emphasized. According to him, since late September 2026, the intensity of shelling at the Trypilska TPP has increased significantly, involving both ballistic missiles and jet-powered attack drones in the strikes. Such a combined tactic, according to the operator, allows them to bypass air defense systems and inflict multiple damages within a single attack cycle.
Damage Assessment: Detailed Inspection Ahead
Isachenko clarified that at the time of publication, the full picture of the damage had not yet been formed. "It is already obvious that the consequences of the Russian shelling are very serious. After a detailed inspection of the damaged equipment and infrastructure, it will be possible to assess the losses and determine the scope of necessary restoration work," the CEO of Centrenergo stated. Thus, the station intends to announce the exact figures of material damage and restoration timelines after the engineering inspection is completed.
Chronology of Strikes: From April 2024 to November 2026
The Trypilska TPP is not being targeted by Russian strikes for the first time. Back in April 2024, during a massive nighttime attack, the station was almost completely destroyed: hits caused a large-scale fire in the turbine hall that knocked out key generating capacities. Subsequently, the facility was restored and put back into operation. However, systematic pressure on the energy infrastructure did not stop: on September 30, 2026, according to RBC-Ukraine, generating equipment at the Trypilska TPP was damaged as a result of another Russian attack. The November 9 strike became the next episode in this escalating series of attacks over a short period.
Energy Infrastructure Under Systematic Pressure
The situation around the Trypilska TPP fits into the broader context of Russia's targeted strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Since late September 2026, according to Centrenergo, the pace and intensity of attacks on generation facilities have increased significantly. The use of combined destruction means—ballistic missiles combined with attack UAVs—indicates an attempt to overload air defense systems and inflict maximum damage within a single cycle. For operators, this means the need for constant monitoring of equipment status, strengthening security measures, and planning restoration work amid ongoing threats.
