On the night of 14 October 2026, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 39 ballistic missiles and over 120 strike drones and loitering munitions. The main targets were the energy and critical infrastructure of Kyiv, the Kyiv region and Kharkiv. According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as a result of the massive bombardment, at least 600,000 people were left without electricity. Damage was recorded at 26 facilities within the electricity sector and four oil and gas infrastructure sites. Zelenskyy described the attack as a blatant show of disrespect by Russia towards the US following the energy truce announced by Donald Trump, and called on Washington to impose heavy sanctions against Moscow and to provide Ukraine with additional missiles for its Patriot systems.
- Russia deployed 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 attack drones.
- Energy facilities in Kyiv, the Kyiv region and Kharkiv were the main targets.
- At least 600,000 people have been left without electricity.
- The President called on Washington to tighten sanctions against Russia.
Russia deployed 39 missiles and 128 drones
According to official figures from the Ukrainian Air Force, the large-scale attack began on the evening of 13 October and continued into the night of 14 October. In total The signals corps detected 167 airborne attack assets: 39 missiles of various types, which follow a ballistic trajectory to their target, and 128 drones.
Russian forces deployed Iskander-M, KN-23 and S-400 missiles, «Zircon» and «Onyx». The drones included the Shahed, «Banderole», «Gerbera», «Italmas» and decoy drones. Of the total number of UAVs, 77 were jet-powered.
According to preliminary results of air defence operations as at 09:00:
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Four out of 39 missiles were shot down or intercepted.
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115 out of 128 drones have been neutralised.
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Strikes have been recorded at 22 locations.
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The fall of downed targets and debris was recorded at eight locations.
At the same time, the Air Force reported that some of the Russian missiles failed to hit their targets.
At least 600,000 people have been left without electricity
Pros. in words Vladimir Zelensky, as a result of the overnight shelling, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been seriously damaged.
Damage to equipment and facilities has been recorded at 26 sites within the electricity sector. Russian strikes have also damaged four facilities in the oil and gas sector.
As a result of the attack, at least 600,000 people have been left without electricity. The President has warned that the scale of the power cuts could increase. Repair teams, power company staff and State Emergency Service rescue workers are working at the damaged sites.
Zelenskyy thanked all the specialists who are dealing with the aftermath of the strikes and reported on the number of people killed and injured as a result of the Russian attack.
Zelenskyy accused Russia of showing blatant disrespect towards the US
The President of Ukraine specifically drew attention to the fact that the large-scale a blow to the energy sector took place following the statement Donald Trump on the agreement to cease attacks on energy infrastructure.
Zelenskyy described the Russian shelling as a deliberate breach of the proposed de-escalation and a sign of disrespect towards the US administration. According to the Ukrainian president, The Kremlin has shown its unwillingness to honour the agreements, as claimed by Washington.
Trump had previously announced that energy truce between Ukraine and Russia. However, the existence of an agreement that had been agreed by both sides and was currently in force has not been confirmed. Zelenskyy emphasised that Moscow had opted for further military action rather than the opportunity to reduce the intensity of the strikes.
Ukraine has called on Trump to impose tough sanctions against Russia
Following a large-scale shelling, Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to the US President to step up economic pressure on Moscow. The Head of State referred to the sanctions bill Lindsay Graham, which Donald Trump signed on 18 September 2026.
The document expands the US administration’s scope to impose restrictions on Russia, particularly in the financial and energy sectors. According to Zelenskyy, Washington has sufficient tools to step up pressure on the Kremlin.
He also appealed to international partners to respond to the massive strike, which caused significant damage to Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
Zelenskyy has requested additional missiles for the Patriot system
Another demand made by the Ukrainian president was the urgent strengthening of Ukraine’s missile defence. Zelenskyy called on the United States to supply additional batches of interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence systems.
The need for such missiles has increased significantly against the backdrop of Russia’s widespread use of ballistic weapons.
The President emphasised that Ukraine needs assistance from the US, Europe and other partners to protect the civilian population and its energy infrastructure. In his view, the war can only be brought to an end if sufficient international pressure is brought to bear on Russia.
