7 months ago
Russian Drones Hit Kryvyi Rih, Cause Power Cuts
On January 14, 2024, Russian drones attacked a city in Ukraine called Kryvyi Rih, causing power outages for more than 45,000 people and disrupting heat supplies.
The city is important because it has steel and mining industries and is the hometown of Ukraine's president.
At the same time, Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, killing one person, injuring four others, and starting fires at an industrial facility.
Rostov-on-Don is a key military and logistics hub for Russia.
Both countries are targeting each other's infrastructure to weaken their opponent's capabilities during the war.
Russian drones struck infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih, causing power outages for over 45,000 customers and disrupting heat supplies.
The attack forced emergency blackouts in Kryvyi Rih, a strategically important city with steel and mining industries.
Ukrainian drones attacked Rostov-on-Don in Russia, killing one person, injuring four, and sparking fires at an industrial facility.
Russia's air defenses destroyed 25 Ukrainian drones over Rostov region and 23 over other regions and Crimea.
Both countries are targeting each other's infrastructure to degrade military and energy capabilities during the war.
- Who
- Russian forces and Ukrainian drones
- What
- Drone attacks on infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine and Rostov-on-Don, Russia
- Where
- Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine and Rostov-on-Don, Russia
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Why
- To disrupt electricity, heating, and military infrastructure during the war
Ukraine
Russia
Targeting Strategy
Ukraine
Ukraine targets Russian military and energy infrastructure to degrade Moscow's capabilities and respond to Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Russia
Russia targets Ukraine's power plants and substations to hinder industry and heating, disrupting civilian life.
Key facts
- Location
- Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
- Date
- January 14, 2024
- Affected Population
- More than 45,000 customers
- Impact
- Emergency power blackouts and disrupted heat supplies
- City Significance
- Steel-and-mining hub and President Zelenskiy's hometown
- Russian Targets
- Power plants, substations, and transmission lines
- Ukrainian Response
- Relying on air defenses and electricity imports
- Russian Casualties
- 1 killed, 4 injured
- Russian Air Defenses
- Destroyed 25 drones over Rostov region and 23 over other regions and Crimea
- Rostov-on-Don Significance
- Major transport and logistics hub, key military headquarters, and supply routes for Russian forces
Timeline
Russia seizes Sumy village, May 17, 2025.
Then, four more villages fall, setting stage for buffer zone expansion.
In December 2025, Russia widens buffer zone in Sumy and Kharkiv.
Tensions flare as Russia advances, Ukraine defends, January 6, 2026.
Drone war erupts: Russia strikes Ukraine's power, Ukraine retaliates on Russia.
Quotes
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
President of Ukraine
“"The consequences of Russian strikes and deteriorating weather conditions are severe."”
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“"Overall, a state of emergency will be declared for Ukraine’s energy sector … Many issues require urgent resolution."”
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Vitali Klitschko
Mayor of Kyiv
“"work efficiently, making decisions and finding ways to implement them. Otherwise, the work will be done by those who are capable."”
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Sources
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to declare energy emergency to tackle aftermath of Russian attacks
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to declare energy emergency after Russian attacks
Ukrainian drone attack kills one, sparks fire in Russia’s Rostov-on-Don, officials say
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to declare state of emergency for energy after Russian attacks
Russian drone attack forces power cuts in Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih, military says
