Why Russia resumes strikes on energy infrastructure: Response from Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council

On the night of August 27, Russia resumed attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The main targets were the Sumy and Poltava regions.

This was reported by Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).

“Everything is repeating again. The Russians have resumed strikes on energy infrastructure — Sumy, Poltava,” Kovalenko commented.

Russia uses energy attacks as a tool to pressure Ukraine’s population and economy. At the same time, the lack of tough international sanctions allows the Kremlin to resume such strikes with impunity.

“It’s all because of impunity, because of the absence of hellish sanctions and much more,” Kovalenko noted.

Despite the difficult circumstances, Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to strike Russian military facilities.

According to the expert, Ukraine is inflicting “pain” on the Russian invaders, but for now the burden of resistance falls largely on Ukraine itself.

“Ukraine, of course, is making Russia feel the pain. But for now, it’s mostly us doing it,” the official concluded.

What is known about the attack

On the night of August 27, Russian forces carried out a massive strike on the Poltava region. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Authorities reported:

- falling debris and direct hits in the Poltava district;

- damage to an energy sector enterprise;

- damage to an administrative building, vehicles, and equipment;

- fires breaking out;

- power outages affecting residential and industrial consumers.

That same night, a series of explosions also occurred in Sumy. Infrastructure facilities were damaged. Parts of the city were left without electricity and water supply.

Russian forces carried out a massive drone strike on the outskirts of the Sumy community. No casualties were reported. Infrastructure facilities were damaged, and emergency services are on site.