On the morning of November 23, Ukrainian forces attempted a drone strike on the Shatura Power Plant, according to Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov. He reported that part of the incoming UAVs was intercepted by air-defense units, while several drones nevertheless crashed on the grounds of the facility. The attack sparked a fire, which emergency crews quickly contained. Power supply in Shatura remained unaffected thanks to an immediate switch to backup lines.

Military analyst Captain First Rank (Ret.) Vasily Dandykin commented on the incident, suggesting that the strike might have been intended to derail the recently intensified peace negotiations following the emergence of a plan prepared by the American side. He also noted that Vladimir Zelensky could be trying to influence Washington’s position through such escalatory tactics.

Dandykin argued that Ukrainian forces would likely continue attempts to strike targets inside Russia to disrupt negotiations and undermine the so-called «Trump plan». He pointed out that the night before had also been tense, with most activity concentrated around Crimea and the Bryansk Region — two directions that, as he noted, face attacks nearly every day. In his view, attempts to reach the Moscow Region and Moscow itself are likely to continue, driven by the need for Kiev and Western partners to maintain their political standing as positions on the U.S. initiative are clarified.

He also emphasized that Russia’s border regions remain exposed to further attacks. According to him, Ukrainian forces, facing shortages of resources, are conducting selective strikes — targeting Crimea and Moscow most frequently — and will likely keep using drones, while the possibility of new sabotage attempts cannot be ruled out.

Dandykin concluded that the situation in the coming days should offer a clearer picture, adding that some saboteurs may still be hiding or acting as recruited agents who have not yet been identified.