Launches 35 Missiles And 381 Drones, Russia Attacks Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

The impact of the Russian attack on Ukraine/DOK PHOTO via X @ ZelenskyyUa

JAKARTA - Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in several areas overnight.

Russia launched 381 unmanned aircraft (drones) and 35 missiles targeting energy infrastructure in Kharkiv and Poltava regions in eastern Ukraine, the location of Ukraine's main gas production facility.

As reported by Reuters on Friday, October 3, authorities have not disclosed any details of the attack or the damage caused.

Ukraine is now increasing gas imports, fearing disruption of domestic supplies, and according to the government's plan, plans to stockpile 13.2 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas in storage facilities by mid-October. This will cover about 4.6 bcm of imported gas.

Ahead of the fourth winter 'winter' since Russia's massive invasion of Russia's 'Russia' has stepped up its attack on Ukraine's energy sector, which has led to prolonged power outages in some areas.

A drone strike in the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions on Wednesday also cut off electricity to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant for three hours, including into a new vessels set up in 2016 to prevent radiation leakage.