A massive drone attack launched by Ukraine on Sunday struck a major heat and power station near Moscow, leaving tens of thousands of Russian residents without electricity. The incident is being described as one of Kyiv’s most significant hits on energy infrastructure deep inside Russian territory since the start of the war.
The strike targeted the Shatura Power Station, located around 120 km (75 miles) east of the Kremlin. Videos shared on Telegram showed huge fireballs rising into the night sky as parts of the facility burned.
Officials Confirm Fire at Shatura Power Station
According to Reuters, three transformers caught fire after the drone impact. Moscow region governor Andrei Vorobyov said several drones managed to reach the site despite Russian air defenses.
Vorobyov stated: “Some of the drones were destroyed by air-defence forces. Several fell on the territory of the station. A fire broke out at the facility.”
He added that: “All efforts are being taken to promptly restore heat supply.”
The town of Shatura, home to roughly 33,000 residents, suffered widespread outages as emergency teams worked through the night.
The Shatura power station is one of Russia’s oldest, built under Vladimir Lenin shortly after the Bolshevik Revolution.
75 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted Earlier in the Day
Earlier on Sunday, Russia’s defense ministry reported shooting down 75 Ukrainian drones, including 36 over the Black Sea. As a precaution, flights at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport were briefly suspended.
The Russia–Ukraine war, now entering its fourth year, remains the deadliest European conflict since World War II.
Ukraine’s Strategy: Target Russia’s Energy Revenues
While Russia continues to strike Ukraine’s electricity and heating systems — causing rolling blackouts across Ukrainian cities — Ukraine has focused its attacks on Russian oil refineries, power stations, and pipelines, aiming to disrupt key sources of Moscow’s wartime revenue.
The latest strike on the Shatura facility marks a significant escalation in Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign.
Trump Says US Peace Proposal Is Not ‘Final Offer’
Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions continue as world leaders evaluate a 28-point US peace proposal.
US President Donald Trump said the document presented to Kyiv is not his “final offer”, following concerns raised by Ukraine’s allies.
European, Canadian, and Japanese leaders said the plan contains elements “essential for a just and lasting peace” but would require further revision.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the country is facing “one of the most difficult moments in our history”, as pressure grows to consider a plan that many view as overly favorable to Moscow.
Trump’s proposal calls for Ukraine to:
- Cede territory
- Reduce the size of its military
- Promise never to join NATO
These terms align closely with long-standing Kremlin demands.
