Over 180,000 residents of Zhytomyr region left without power after overnight Russian strike

Consequences of massive strike on power grid

On the night leading into 3 November 2026, the Russian armed forces carried out a massive combined strike on energy infrastructure facilities in Zhytomyr region. This was announced by the head of the regional military-civilian administration, Vitaliy Bunechko.

According to him, as a result of the enemy shelling, approximately 130 settlements were disconnected from the power supply by the morning of that day. The total number of consumers left without electricity exceeded 180,000 people.

No casualties or injuries

Vitaliy Bunechko emphasised that there were no casualties or injuries as a result of this attack.

«Під час масованого комбінованого удару по Україні цієї ночі ворог атакував на Житомирщині енергетичну інфраструктуру. Станом на ранок 03.11.2026 від електропостачання відключено близько 130 населених пунктів (понад 180 тис абонентів). Жертв та постраждалих внаслідок ударів немає», – зазначив начальник ОВА. (During the massive combined strike on Ukraine this night, the enemy attacked energy infrastructure in Zhytomyr region. As of the morning of 03.11.2026, approximately 130 settlements (over 180,000 subscribers) were disconnected from the power supply. There are no casualties or injured as a result of the strikes, the head of the Regional Military Administration stated.)

Power restoration work

Currently, energy workers are continuing active work to eliminate the consequences of the Russian attack and restore electricity supply for the residents of the region.