Russian strikes leave hundreds of thousands in Ukraine without power

Substations and power lines damaged in overnight assault

The overnight assault targeted critical components of the electrical system, including substations, transformers, and power transmission lines. These strikes also damaged energy infrastructure in Kyiv Oblast.

In Vinnytsia Oblast, the attack impacted civilian facilities, including a mobile phone mast and windows in an apartment block.

Zelenskyy warns of high-intensity strikes and interceptor deficit

President Zelenskyy described the intensity of the strikes as extremely high. He stated that Russia is attempting to exploit a deficit of ballistic missile interceptors.

Zelenskyy emphasized that air defense deliveries must be accelerated because Russia is killing people and destroying infrastructure while betting on ballistic missiles this winter. He noted that Ukraine communicates its need for Patriot missiles to the United States, Europe, and other partners daily.

Russia launches nearly 2,000 drones in one week

Over the past week, Russia launched 1,940 attack drones at Ukraine. Of the missiles fired, 36 were ballistic, according to President Zelenskyy and Ukrainian media reports.

Ukraine strikes industrial targets in Russia as air battles continue

Russian forces fired 433 drones at Ukraine on November 1, launching them from Oryol, Shatalovo, and the Russian-occupied Donetsk region. Ukraine's air force reported shooting down 371 of these long-range drones since Saturday evening.

Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its forces shot down 235 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight.

Ukrainian media reported the strike hit the LukOil refinery and the Novogorkovskaya combined heat and power plant. Governor Gleb Nikitin confirmed significant damage to an industrial facility in the region.

He claimed the plant manufactures missiles and is involved in military activity. The Ukrainian military used drones and Neptune coastal missile systems for the attack. Zelenskyy confirmed the strike resulted in tens of millions of dollars in damage.

Diplomatic developments and regional humanitarian updates

A six-day local ceasefire around the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky reaches its final day on November 1. The evacuation of residents from the city is complete following the cease-fire brokered by United States first lady Melania Trump.

Russia accused Ukraine of ignoring a request from United States President Donald Trump to stop strikes on oil refineries. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on November 1 that Ukrainian strikes on these refineries negatively impact global fuel markets and prices. The Nizhny Novgorod regional government in Russia is taking measures to ensure fuel supply and urged motorists to avoid panic buying.

Russian and Ukrainian officials will meet in Abu Dhabi in mid-November for United States-mediated negotiations regarding the war. Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said on November 1 that Russian President Vladimir Putin would likely be willing to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by phone if requested.

Kyiv has experienced six drone alerts since midnight on November 1.

Repair crews work to restore electricity supply

Repair crews are currently working on the ground in the affected Ukrainian regions to restore the electricity supply. These teams are working to restore power at the damaged energy facilities.