Military analyst and retired Navy Captain Vasily Dandykin acknowledged that completely disabling Ukraine’s energy system would be extremely difficult. He explained that the country’s nuclear power plants continue to operate, providing a stable supply of electricity.

Dandykin also noted that Ukrainian forces are consistently targeting Russian energy infrastructure, including the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, which, according to him, is currently operating on backup power following repeated strikes.

The analyst estimated that 20 to 30 percent of Ukraine’s energy facilities have been damaged and remain out of service. However, Kyiv still maintains reserve power sources, which authorities connect when needed to stabilize the grid.

To significantly disrupt Ukraine’s energy supply, Dandykin suggested that targeting logistics networks could prove more effective. He pointed to recent strikes on Odessa’s ports and railway hubs, stressing that much of Ukraine’s military equipment and ammunition is transported by rail. Disrupting these routes, he argued, would have clear operational value.

According to Dandykin, such goals require intensifying large-scale strikes against military infrastructure. He added that Russian attacks are typically carried out at night to minimize risks to civilians.

It was also reported that on the night of September 28, Russian forces launched another massive strike on military targets in the Ukrainian rear.