Zelenskyy says no undamaged power plants remain in Ukraine after Russian strikes

What happened

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a briefing in Belgrade that there are virtually no undamaged power plants left in Ukraine due to Russian strikes. He emphasized that not a single thermal power plant remains intact, attributing the missile strikes as deliberately aimed to make life unbearable for Ukrainians.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. Zelenskyy highlighted that damage extends beyond energy facilities, including destruction of railway stations, hospitals, universities, and civilian businesses, underlining widespread impacts across infrastructure sectors.

This assessment aligns with remarks from Ukraine’s Energy Minister in January, who reported that every power plant had been targeted since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, with over 700 focused attacks on energy infrastructure documented.

Known from the source

• President Zelenskyy stated at a briefing in Belgrade that no undamaged power plants, including thermal plants, remain in Ukraine due to Russian strikes.
• Zelenskyy also mentioned damage to railway stations, hospitals, universities, and civilian businesses.
• Ukraine’s Energy Minister reported in January that no power plant in Ukraine had not been subject to Russian strikes, with over 700 attacks on energy infrastructure since the invasion began.

What remains unclear

The loss of functioning power plants risks prolonged blackouts and disrupts essential services, complicating humanitarian efforts and economic activity amid ongoing conflict conditions.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Independent verification of the current status of all Ukraine power plants and thermal power plants specifically. Verification of the extent and recentness of damage to other infrastructure cited by Zelenskyy such as railway stations, hospitals, and universities. Confirm correct attribution and translation accuracy of Zelenskyy’s statements from the briefing.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: Ukrainska Pravda English. Open the source.