Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Power Grid Expose Dangerous Vulnerabilities in Energy Security

On the heels of devastating drone and missile attacks by Russia against Ukraine’s power grid, more than 800,000 residents in Kyiv finally had power restored. Yet the damage from these "massive" strikes signals a grim reality: critical infrastructure is alarmingly vulnerable in modern warfare. Ukraine’s largest energy provider, DTEK, confirmed that main restoration efforts were complete after Friday’s concentrated barrage targeting civilian and military energy facilities alike. However, localized outages persist—a stark reminder that even skilled defenders face severe challenges when hostile powers target vital grids. Does Washington Grasp the Implications of Energy Grid Warfare? For over three years, Russia...