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title: "Zelenskyy: Russia Delivers One of the Largest Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Sector — Over 15 Facilities Attacked"
description: "Zelenskyy reported one of Russia's largest strikes on Ukraine's energy sector: over 15 energy facilities in 10 oblasts attacked, with over 320 drones and missiles used. New European support packages have been prepared."
date: 2026-10-17T14:38:25.202Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelenskyy-russia-strike-ukraine-energy-sector
tags: [ukraine-war, energy-infrastructure, zelensky, russia-ukraine, drone-strikes, shahed]
author: "Andrey Kosynko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Zelenskyy: Russia Delivers One of the Largest Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Sector — Over 15 Facilities Attacked

![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a dark shirt makes a statement following energy sector strikes](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/17/zelensky-rossiya-udar-po-energetike-ukrainy-15-obektov/zelensky-rossiya-udar-po-energetike-ukrainy-15-obektov-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Russia attacked over 15 power generation and transmission facilities in 10 Ukrainian oblasts
- Over 320 Shahed drones, loitering munitions, cruise and ballistic missiles used overnight
- Most difficult situation in Lutsk, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Shepetivka, Slavuta, and Netishyn
- New support packages prepared from European partners
- Putin ordered the continuation of massive strikes on energy after Gerasimov's report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the armed forces of Russia launched one of the most large-scale strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on October 16 throughout the entire conflict. According to him, more than 15 key power generation and transmission facilities located in various regions of the country came under fire. The head of state announced this in his Telegram channel, and the information was confirmed by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine.

### Geography and Scale of the Attack

The most difficult situation following the nighttime strike, according to the president, has emerged in Lutsk, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Shepetivka, Slavuta, and Netishyn. Damage was also recorded at energy facilities in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, as well as in other regions. The Ministry of Energy previously clarified that on the night of October 17 and in the morning, Russia attacked energy facilities in 10 oblasts of Ukraine; some consumers were left without power supply. Zelenskyy emphasized that restoration work is already underway.

### Arsenal Used by the Enemy

According to the president, from 19:00 on October 16 to 07:00 on October 17, Russia used over 320 jet and gasoline Shahed-type drones, as well as loitering munitions, cruise, and ballistic missiles. Zelenskyy noted that Ukrainian defenders manage to shoot down a significant portion of the weapon systems, but the massiveness and continuity of the strikes — specifically targeting the energy sector — "unfortunately have many negative consequences." He added that Russia is "scaling up its anti-energy operation" and trying to maximize the dispersion of Ukraine's reserves and restoration potential.

### International Support and Restoration Work

The president reported that new support packages from European partners have already been prepared for Ukraine, expressing his gratitude to them. "And it is important that everyone in America also sees what is happening," Zelenskyy emphasized, drawing attention to the need for Washington to maintain focus on the energy situation. Emergency repair and restoration work to eliminate damage at energy facilities continues on the ground.

### Moscow's Position

Russian leader Vladimir Putin, according to available data, following a report from Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov on the "beginning" of massive strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities, ordered the continuation of such strikes. Thus, Moscow confirms its targeted strategy of destroying energy infrastructure as a tool of pressure on the Ukrainian state and civilian population.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Россияне нанесли один из самых больших ударов по украинской энергетике, - Зеленский](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rosiyani-zavdali-odnogo-naybilshih-udariv-1792229113.html) - Primary source: Zelenskyy's Telegram quote, data on 15+ facilities, 320+ UAVs, list of cities, support packages, Putin's order.
- [Россияне нанесли один из самых больших ударов по энергетике — Зеленский](https://www.objectiv.tv/objectively/2026/10/17/rossiyane-nanesli-odin-iz-samyh-bolshih-udarov-po-energetike-zelenskij/) - Confirms the timeline (19:00 16.10 — 07:00 17.10), list of regions, quote on scaling anti-energy operation. Clarifies the message date as October 16.

## FAQ

### How many energy facilities were attacked?

According to President Zelenskyy, over 15 critical power generation and transmission facilities came under fire. The Ministry of Energy confirmed attacks in 10 oblasts of Ukraine.

### What types of weapons did Russia use?

From 19:00 on October 16 to 07:00 on October 17, over 320 jet and gasoline Shahed drones, loitering munitions, cruise, and ballistic missiles were used.

### Which regions are experiencing the most difficult situation?

The most difficult situation has developed in Lutsk, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Shepetivka, Slavuta, and Netishyn. Damage was also recorded in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.

### What international support is being prepared?

Zelenskyy announced that new support packages from European partners have already been prepared for Ukraine. He also called for attention to the situation from the US.