Russian FPV Drone Strike Injures 3 Ukrenergo Workers in Sumy
A Russian FPV drone struck a vehicle carrying Ukrenergo employees in Sumy on the morning of Nov. 9, injuring three. The attack comes days after one of Russia’s largest assaults on the energy sector this year and as Kyiv warns of more strikes on power and bridges.
On November 9th, a Russian first-person view (FPV) drone struck a vehicle carrying three Ukrenergo workers in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine. The attack resulted in injuries, with one victim suffering severe injuries and undergoing surgery. Ukrenergo, Ukraine's state grid operator, stated that Russia deliberately targets not only energy infrastructure but also the personnel involved in its maintenance and repair.
This incident follows a surge in Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector, with over 20 attacks within a 24-hour period on November 3rd, leading to widespread blackouts and disruptions in electricity, heating, and water supplies. President Zelensky had previously warned of a new attack on energy and civilian infrastructure, which materialized with missile strikes on Kyiv and other regions.
Despite these threats, energy workers have continued to face direct threats, with at least 160 Ukrainian energy workers killed as of late 2025.
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