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title: "Russia Attacks Ukraine with Missiles and Drones, Damaging Energy Infrastructure"
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published: "2026-11-07T11:45:40.427Z"
source_reported: "2026-11-07T10:45:00.000Z"
updated: "2026-11-07T11:45:40.427Z"
trust_score: 48
critic_score: 57
hype_score: 41
assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis"
fact_check_status: "not-performed"
coverage_measured: "2026-11-07T15:46:48.389Z"
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# Russia Attacks Ukraine with Missiles and Drones, Damaging Energy Infrastructure

*Multiple regions report power outages and damage following a large-scale combined assault.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 48 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to Zelensky and Ukrainian Ministry of Energy; multiple outlets corroborate drone and missile numbers.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, but lacks quotes from affected individuals or opposition.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline focuses on "massive destruction" and "devastating attacks" which is somewhat supported by the text.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Russia launched a combined attack involving 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles on Ukraine.
- Energy infrastructure in five regions, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kiev, Jytomyr, and Kharkiv, suffered significant damage and power outages.
- The Northern Bridge in Kyiv was damaged, impacting traffic and energy supply to the capital.
- At least nine people, including one child, were injured across Ukraine.

Russia conducted a large-scale combined assault on Ukraine, deploying 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attacks targeted energy infrastructure across multiple regions, resulting in significant damage and widespread power outages. Five regions, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kiev, Jytomyr, and Kharkiv, experienced disruptions to their electricity supply. The Northern Bridge in Kyiv sustained damage, affecting traffic and the capital's energy provision. At least nine individuals, including one child, were reported injured as a result of the strikes.

## Disagreement on Missile Targets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that all 36 ballistic missiles were directed at Kyiv and its surrounding area, as reported by unn.ua. However, the Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting four ballistic missiles and 149 drones, according to ostro.org and armyinform.com.ua. Other reports indicate that the missiles targeted energy infrastructure, including substations connecting the Rivne and Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plants to central regions, as mentioned by unn.ua.

## What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated reports mention the specific number of people injured across Ukraine, nor do they detail the damage to energy infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Jytomyr, and Kharkiv regions. The left-rated report does not specify the number of households affected by power outages. The centre-rated reports do not mention any fatalities resulting from the attacks.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 10 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 20% (2)
- Centre: 20% (2)
- Right: 60% (6)

23 of 33 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-07T15:46:48.389Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-07T16:15:16.913Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated report from unn.ua led with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement that Russia launched 36 ballistic missiles, with all of them aimed at Kyiv and its region. This report highlighted that the primary target was the energy sector, including substations connecting the Rivne and Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plants to central Ukraine. It also noted damage to residential buildings, the Northern Bridge, and a kindergarten in Kyiv. The report quoted Zelensky linking the attacks to Russia's preparation for trilateral negotiations and his call for increased US support.

### Centre

- The centre-rated reports from ledauphine.com and leprogres.fr focused on the impact of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure and the disruption of heating in Kyiv. They reported that 36 missiles and 172 drones were used in an attack on about ten Ukrainian regions, citing President Zelensky. These reports detailed significant damage to energy networks in five regions, leading to power cuts. They also mentioned damage to energy facilities in the Kyiv region and the impact on the city's heating and water supply, quoting Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on the difficult energy situation and the damage to the Northern Bridge.

### Right

- The right-rated reports from BNR Nieuwsradio, Kronen Zeitung, Protothema, and news-pravda.com highlighted the scale of the Russian attack and its impact on Kyiv. Protothema reported one death and eight injuries, while BNR Nieuwsradio described waking up to the sound of ballistic missiles hitting Kyiv. Kronen Zeitung noted a new wave of attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding area with destructive missiles. News-pravda.com stated that Russian forces struck military-industrial complex companies and transport infrastructure in Kyiv and its region, mentioning damage to the Severny Road Bridge.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 3
- high: 4
- unknown: 23
- veryHigh: 2

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [nova24tv.si](https://nova24tv.si/ruski-nocni-napad-na-energetsko-infrastrukturo-kijev-v-tezavah-pred-pogajanji) — Russian Night Attack on Energy Infrastructure: Kyiv in Trouble Before Negotiations
- [Stéphane Larue](https://stephanelarue.com/ukraine-36-missiles-visent-kiev-et-sa-region-chauffage-et-eau-perturbes) — Ukraine: 36 Missiles Target Kiev and Its Region, Heating and Disturbed Water
- [Merca2.es](https://merca2.es/2026/11/07/nuevos-ataques-rusos-danan-la-red-energetica-de-ucrania-2498997) — Russian Attacks Damage Ukraine’s Energy Grid
- [tvrain.tv](https://tvrain.tv/news/iz-36-vypuschennyh-rossiej-raket-ukraina-nochju-smogla-obezvredit-tolko-chetyre-zajavil-zelenskij-578117) — Of the 36 Missiles Fired by Russia, Ukraine Was Able to Disarm only Four at Night, Claiming to Be Zelensky.
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/society/2026/11/7/1473298.html) — The Nightly Destruction of the U.S.S.S. Facilities in Kiev Proved the Superiority of Russian Weapons
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/v-kieve-progremela-seriya-vzryvov-na-fone-vozdushnoy-trevogi) — In Kiev, a Series of Explosions Occurred Against the Background of an Air Alarm.
- [24 Канал](https://24tv.ua/kiyevi-progrimili-vibuhi-stolitsyu-atakuyut-bpla_n3175876) — Explosions Rumble in Kyiv: UAVs Attack the Capital
- [estrepublicain.fr](https://estrepublicain.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/07/des-frappes-russes-touchent-des-infrastructures-energetiques-et-perturbent-le-chauffage-a-kiev) — War in Ukraine. Russian Strikes Affect Energy Infrastructure and Disrupt Heating in Kiev
- [bienpublic.com](https://bienpublic.com/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/07/des-frappes-russes-touchent-des-infrastructures-energetiques-et-perturbent-le-chauffage-a-kiev) — War in Ukraine. Russian Strikes Affect Energy Infrastructure and Disrupt Heating in Kiev
- [ledauphine.com](https://ledauphine.com/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/07/des-frappes-russes-touchent-des-infrastructures-energetiques-et-perturbent-le-chauffage-a-kiev) — War in Ukraine. Russian Strikes Affect Energy Infrastructure and Disrupt Heating in Kiev
- [republicain-lorrain.fr](https://republicain-lorrain.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/07/des-frappes-russes-touchent-des-infrastructures-energetiques-et-perturbent-le-chauffage-a-kiev) — War in Ukraine. Russian Strikes Affect Energy Infrastructure and Disrupt Heating in Kiev
- [leprogres.fr](https://leprogres.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/07/des-frappes-russes-touchent-des-infrastructures-energetiques-et-perturbent-le-chauffage-a-kiev) — War in Ukraine. Russian Strikes Affect Energy Infrastructure and Disrupt Heating in Kiev
- [vosgesmatin.fr](https://vosgesmatin.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/07/des-frappes-russes-touchent-des-infrastructures-energetiques-et-perturbent-le-chauffage-a-kiev) — War in Ukraine. Russian Strikes Affect Energy Infrastructure and Disrupt Heating in Kiev
- [lejsl.com](https://lejsl.com/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/07/des-frappes-russes-touchent-des-infrastructures-energetiques-et-perturbent-le-chauffage-a-kiev) — War in Ukraine. Russian Strikes Affect Energy Infrastructure and Disrupt Heating in Kiev
- [BNR Nieuwsradio](https://bnr.nl/nieuws/columns-opinie/10615047/twee-uur-na-de-kweepeer-met-honing-regent-het-raketten) — Two Hours After the Quince with Honey, It Rains Rockets.
- [dna.fr](https://dna.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/07/des-frappes-russes-touchent-des-infrastructures-energetiques-et-perturbent-le-chauffage-a-kiev) — War in Ukraine. Russian Strikes Affect Energy Infrastructure and Disrupt Heating in Kiev
- [NRK](https://nrk.no/nyheter/flere-omrader-i-ukraina-uten-strom-etter-angrep-1.18076343) — Several Areas in Ukraine without Power After Attacks
- [Kronen Zeitung](https://krone.at/4366119) — New Wave of Attacks on Kiev and Surrounding Area Launched
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1907180/rosiko-sfurokopima-sto-kievo-me-172-drones-kai-36-puraulous-enas-nekros-kai-okto-traumaties) — Russian Bombardment of Kiev with 172 Drones and 36 Missiles: One Dead and Eight Injured
- [Mind.ua](https://mind.ua/news/20311943-rosiya-atakuvala-ukrayinu-172-dronami-ta-36-raketami-golovnoyu-cillyu-stala-energetika) — Russia Attacked Ukraine with 172 Drones and 36 Missiles, the Main Target Was Energy
- [ostro.org](https://ostro.org/news/syly-oborony-zbyly-vnochi-chotyry-balistychni-rakety-ta-149-droniv-vluchannya-zafiksovani-na-24-i572519) — The Defense Forces Shot Down Four Ballistic Missiles and 149 Drones Overnight. Hits Recorded at 24 Locations
- [unn.ua](https://unn.ua/news/zelenskyi-rf-zapustyla-36-balistychnykh-raket-vdaryla-po-ziednuiuchykh-kyiv-z-aes-pidstantsiiakh) — Zelensky: the Russian Federation Launched 36 Ballistic Missiles, Hit the Substations Connecting Kiev with the NPP
- [Unknown](https://bzh.life/ua/novyny/1794040297-rosiia-atakuvala-kyiv-raketamy-ta-dronamy-ye-poraneni-poshkodzheno-pivnichnyi-mist) — Russia Attacked Kiev with Missiles and Drones: There Are Wounded, the Northern Bridge Damaged
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/c951394f4da4730b) — Ukraine: 149 Russian UAVs intercepted overnight
- [1news.com.ua](https://1news.com.ua/podii/vnaslidok-nichnoyi-ataky-rf-kyyiv-zaznav-masshtabnyh-rujnuvan-pavlograd-pozhezh-a-chernigiv-blekautu-detali-naslidkiv-podij.html) — As a Result of the Night Attack of the Russian Federation, Kiev Suffered Massive Destruction, Pavlograd — Fires, and Chernihiv — Blackout: Details of the Consequences.
- [Unknown](https://focus.ua/uk/voennye-novosti/773913-masshtabni-ruynuvannya-u-kiyevi-pozhezhi-v-pavlogradi-ta-blekaut-u-chernigovi-shcho-vidomo-pro-naslidki-nichnoji-ataki-rf) — Massive Destruction in Kiev, Fire in Pavlograd and Blackout in Chernihiv: What Is Known About the Consequences of the Night Attack of the Russian Federation
- [armyinform.com.ua](https://armyinform.com.ua/2026/11/07/syly-oborony-perehopyly-vnochi-chotyry-balistychni-rakety-ta-149-bpla-117-z-yakyh-reaktyvni) — The Defense Forces Intercepted Four Ballistic Missiles and 149 UAVs During the Night, 117 of Which
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/11/07/2724940.html) — Declarations of the Russian Defence, 7 November, essential:
- [LB.ua](https://en.lb.ua/news/2026/11/07/48390_air_defences_down_149_russian.html) — Air Defences Down 149 Russian Drones and Four Missiles in Overnight Attack on
- [Actualno.com](https://actualno.com/europe/ukrajna-popilja-rusija-s-raketi-i-dronove-gyrmjat-i-gorjat-voenni-zavodi-i-petrolna-rafinerija-v-kiev-njama-tok-parno-i-voda-sled-ruski-udar-video-news_2659994.html) — Ukraine Is Devouring Russia with Missiles and Drones: Military Plants and an Oil Refinery Are Thundering and Burning. In Kiev, There Is No Electricity, Heating and Water After a Russian Strike
- [СПОРТ.UA](https://tsn.ua/ato/ataka-na-kyyiv-ta-rosiyski-npz-holovni-novyny-nochi-7-lystopada-2026-roku-3210367.html) — Attack on Kiev and Russian Refineries: the Main News of the Night of November 7, 2026
- [Unknown](https://glavcom.ua/world/world-politics/masovana-ataka-na-kijiv-rosija-pid-udarom-raket-i-droniv-holovne-za-nich-7-listopada-1153996.html) — Massive Attack on Kiev, Russia Under the Attack of Missiles and Drones: the Main Thing on the Night of November 7
- [censor.net](https://censor.net/ua/news/4032484/u-kyyevi-ta-nyztsi-oblasteyi-ogolosyly-chervonyyi-riven-povitryanoyi-tryvogy) — Explosions Rang Out in Kyiv: Russia Hit Infrastructure with Ballistic Missiles

## Questions

**How many missiles and drones did Russia use in the attack on Ukraine?**

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia launched a combined attack using 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting 149 drones and four ballistic missiles.

**Which regions of Ukraine were affected by the Russian attacks?**

Energy infrastructure in five regions, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kiev, Jytomyr, and Kharkiv, experienced significant damage and power outages. Other reports suggest that twelve regions in total were under attack.

**What was the impact of the attacks on Kyiv?**

In Kyiv, the Northern Bridge was damaged, impacting traffic and energy supply. There were also reports of damage to residential buildings and a kindergarten, leading to difficulties with electricity, water, and heating supplies in the capital.

**Were there any casualties reported from the attacks?**

At least nine people, including one child, were reported injured across Ukraine. One right-rated report mentioned one death and eight injuries.

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