The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has classified russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as crimes against humanity.

Since the start of this year’s heating season, the SBU has documented 256 air attacks by the russian Federation targeting energy facilities and heating systems across Ukraine. The data shows that these attacks are systematic and deliberately targeted.

Since early October 2025, russian forces have struck 11 hydroelectric power plants and 45 major combined heat and power plants. In addition, they carried out 49 precision strikes on thermal power plants and 151 attacks on electricity substations in different regions.

Each documented attack was combined in nature, involving dozens of russian drones and missiles launched simultaneously, indicating a high level of planning and coordination.