Ukrenergo

Force in Play

Managing nationwide grid under continuous attack

Russia has spent four years methodically destroying Ukraine's ability to keep the lights on. Since October 2022, over 1,400 missiles and 500 strike drones have hit power plants, substations, and the workers who maintain them—killing at least 160 energy workers and erasing two-thirds of Ukraine's thermal generation capacity.

Updated 3 hours ago

Force in Play

Coordinating grid defense and emergency repairs

Ukraine started the war with 38 GW of power generation capacity; 28 months of Russian strikes cut that to 11 GW. Winter demand hit 18 GW on January 15, 2026. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal told parliament on January 16 that 'not a single power plant left in Ukraine' has escaped Russian attack.

Updated May 21

Built World

Repairing transmission damage and managing rationing during repeated mass strikes

Ukrainian officials say more than 450 drones and about 30 missiles hit energy and port infrastructure overnight. Odesa and surrounding areas went dark.

Updated May 15

Force in Play

National transmission system operator managing a heavily damaged grid

Since October 2022, Russia has waged a parallel war on Ukraine's electricity, heating and transport systems, launching repeated waves of missiles and drones at power plants, high-voltage substations, rail hubs and ports. The campaign intensified in winter 2025–26 with near-daily barrages. These destroyed 70% of generating capacity, forced a formal energy emergency on January 15, 2026, and left the grid meeting only 60% of national electricity needs amid temperatures as low as minus 20°C.

Updated May 10