UkrainePublished: 2 October 2026 at 12:24

Russia plans to disable Ukraine's nuclear plants and water supply, media report

The New York Times reports that Russia intends to disconnect Ukraine's nuclear power plants from the grid and destroy its water supply system. One person died in Kyiv after Russian strikes.

According to a report by The New York Times, Russia is planning to disconnect Ukraine's nuclear power plants from the national energy grid and destroy the country's water supply infrastructure. Such a move could have severe consequences for millions of civilians, leaving them without electricity and water as the cold season approaches.

Impact on Kyiv

Following the latest Russian attacks, traffic has been restricted on three bridges in Kyiv. The strikes killed one person and injured two others.

Ukraine's response

Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia's Samara and Volgograd regions, continuing counterstrikes against the aggressor's energy infrastructure.

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