--- title: "Russia hits Ukraine power stations in Kyiv and Zhytomyr" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/russia-hits-ukraine-power-stations-in-kyiv-and-zhytomyr" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/russia-hits-ukraine-power-stations-in-kyiv-and-zhytomyr" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/russia-hits-ukraine-power-stations-in-kyiv-and-zhytomyr.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/russia-hits-ukraine-power-stations-in-kyiv-and-zhytomyr" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Ukraine" published: "2026-11-04T06:45:58.660Z" source_reported: "2026-11-04T06:08:10.000Z" updated: "2026-11-04T07:30:37.342Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 65 hype_score: 45 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-04T08:45:24.505557+00:00" --- # Russia hits Ukraine power stations in Kyiv and Zhytomyr *Russian defence ministry claims strikes targeted energy facilities and a cargo vessel.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to Russian Ministry of Defence, with two outlets providing full reports. - Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, with specific details provided by two outlets. - Hype 45 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises more than the body delivers, with mild emphasis on the event. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Russia struck two power substations in Ukraine's Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions, the Russian defence ministry reported. - The strikes also targeted a cargo vessel at sea near Odesa, according to the defence ministry. - The Nalaykovka power station (750 kV) in Kyiv region and the Chizhovka substation (110 kV) in Zhytomyr region were hit. - Russia-held Crimea ordered power cuts following an accident, and a drone attack near Krasnodar hit a logistics hub. Russia struck two power substations in Ukraine's Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions, the Russian defence ministry stated. The ministry also reported that strikes targeted a cargo vessel at sea near Odesa. The Nalaykovka power station in the Kyiv region, with a capacity of 750 kV, and the Chizhovka power substation in the Zhytomyr region, with a capacity of 110 kV, were identified as targets. These actions continue nearly daily strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities amid falling temperatures. Separately, Russia-held Crimea ordered power cuts after an incident outside the region, according to a Moscow-installed official. A drone attack near Krasnodar resulted in a fire at a logistics hub belonging to the Russian retailer Ozon. The Cyprus Mail also reported that Russia hit regions of Poltava, Dnipro, Kirovohrad, and Rivne, in addition to Kyiv, citing Ukraine's emergency service and local officials. ## Disagreement on specific targets The Russian defence ministry stated that the Nalaykovka power station (750 kV) in the Kyiv region and the Chizhovka power substation (110 kV) in the Zhitomir region were hit by drones. Life.ru reported these specific targets, attributing the information to the Russian Ministry of Defence. vz.ru also mentioned the Nalivajkovka power station in Kyiv and the Chizhovka substation in Zhitomir as being attacked. ## Omissions in coverage None of the right-rated reports mention the specific details about the cargo vessel being targeted at sea near Odesa, which was included in the Russian defence ministry's statement as reported by Cyprus Mail and Life.ru. The right-rated reports also did not mention the broader context of falling temperatures or the upcoming US-brokered peace talks that were noted by Cyprus Mail. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 8% (1) - Centre: 17% (2) - Right: 75% (9) 4 of 16 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-04T08:45:24.505557+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 12 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-04T09:45:23.567Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - Right-rated reports focused on the Russian defence ministry's claims that Russia hit two power stations in Ukraine's Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions. The Straits Times, EADaily, Interfax.ru, news-pravda.com, and vz.ru all reported this central claim, often citing the defence ministry directly. Interfax.ru and vz.ru provided specific details about the Nalaykovka power station (750 kV) in Kyiv and the Chizhovka power substation (110 kV) in Zhytomyr, as stated by the ministry. The Cyprus Mail also included these regions and mentioned additional Ukrainian regions allegedly hit, along with reports of power cuts in Crimea and a drone attack near Krasnodar. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## 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 - low: 1 - mixed: 4 - high: 5 - unknown: 4 - veryHigh: 1 ## 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 - [veridica.ro](https://veridica.ro/stiri/rusia-isi-continua-atacurile-asupra-infrastructurii-energetice-din-ucraina) — Russia Continues Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure · Global Voices - [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/world/russia-hits-power-stations-in-ukraines-regions-of-kyiv-zhytomyr) — Russia hits power stations in Ukraine’s regions of Kyiv, Zhytomyr - Regional Media News - [REALITATEA.NET](https://realitatea.net/stiri/extern/noi-lovituri-rusesti-asupra-infrastructurii-energetice-din-ucraina-doua-centrale-electrice-din-kiev-si-jitomir-atacate-kci8ud) — New Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure. Two Power Plants in Kiev and Jîtomîr, Attacked - [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/rusyadan-iki-bolgede-enerji-tesislerine-saldiri/haber-1711700) — Russia Attacks Energy Facilities in Two Regions. - [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/11/04/russia-hits-power-stations-in-ukraine-s-regions-of-kyiv-zhytomyr) — Russia hits power stations in Ukraine’s regions of Kyiv, Zhytomyr - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/11/04/russia-hits-power-stations-in-ukraines-regions-of-kyiv-zhytomyr) — Russia hits power stations in Ukraine’s regions of Kyiv, Zhytomyr - [News.ro](https://news.ro/externe/rusia-a-lovit-centrale-electrice-in-regiunile-ucrainene-kiev-si-jitomir-1922401604002026110822936007) — Russia Hit Power Plants in Ukraine's Kiev and Jitomir Regions - [Cyprus Mail](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/11/04/russia-hits-power-stations-in-ukraines-regions-of-kyiv) — Russia hits power stations in Ukraine’s regions of Kyiv - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-hits-power-stations-in-ukraines-regions-of-kyiv-zhytomyr) — Russia hits power stations in Ukraine's regions of Kyiv, Zhytomyr - [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/11/04/sveta-ne-budet-nanesen-udar-po-dvum-elektropodstanciyam-na-ukraine) — No Light: Attack on Two Power Stations in Ukraine - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/europe/russia-hits-power-stations-ukraines-regions-kyiv-zhytomyr-2026-11-04) — Russia hits power stations in Ukraine's regions of Kyiv, Zhytomyr - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/russia/1126930) — The Russian Military Struck the Electricity Substations in the Kiev and Zhitomir Regions - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/11/04/2717069.html) — The Russian military struck two electrical substations in the Kiev and Zhytomyr regions of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/armiya-rossii-vyvela-iz-stroya-dve-elektropodstantsii-na-ukraine) — The Russian Army Has Disabled Two Substations in Ukraine. - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/11/4/1471858.html) — The Russian Federation Was Struck by a Dry Cargo Under Odessa and Two Electric Substations. - [anna-news.info](https://anna-news.info/gerani-obestochili-zhitomir-i-atakovali-ps-750) — "Gerani" Broke the Gitomir and Attacked the PS. ## Questions **What did Russia strike in Ukraine?** According to the Russian defence ministry, Russia struck two power substations in Ukraine's Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions. The ministry also claimed to have targeted a cargo vessel at sea near Odesa. **Which specific power stations were hit?** The Russian defence ministry identified the Nalaykovka power station (750 kV) in the Kyiv region and the Chizhovka power substation (110 kV) in the Zhytomyr region as targets of the strikes. **Were there any other related incidents reported?** Yes, Russia-held Crimea ordered power cuts following an accident. Additionally, a drone attack near Krasnodar reportedly set fire to a logistics hub of the Russian retailer Ozon. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/russia-hits-ukraine-power-stations-in-kyiv-and-zhytomyr. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Russia hits Ukraine power stations in Kyiv and Zhytomyr", https://mediabias.news/conflict/russia-hits-ukraine-power-stations-in-kyiv-and-zhytomyr