Russian strike forces Ukrainian thermal power plant offline as 176 drones target country overnight

DTEK did not identify the plant but said its equipment had sustained extensive damage. According to the company, Russian forces have attacked its thermal power plants more than 230 times since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 176 drones overnight, including 92 jet-powered Shahed drones. Ukrainian defenses shot down or electronically suppressed 140 drones, including 68 jet-powered ones.

As of 8 a.m., ten drones remained in Ukrainian airspace, with defensive operations ongoing. Drone strikes were recorded at 19 locations, while debris from intercepted drones fell at another 13.

In Odesa Oblast, Russian forces also struck a DTEK electricity distribution facility and civilian infrastructure, including a recreational area. No casualties were reported there.

In Sumy, drone strikes damaged civilian infrastructure and residential buildings, with casualties reported but their number and condition still being assessed.

Russian forces also carried out nearly 20 drone attacks on Dnipro and the surrounding region, injuring two people, according to regional authorities.