The key facts

  • The Russian Defense Ministry reported continued drone strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities
  • Attacks on maritime vessels used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were also claimed
  • The statement contains no details of the strikes or information about the consequences

Defense Ministry statement on new strikes

The press service of the Russian Defense Ministry reported on November 8, 2026 that the Russian army continues to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure using unmanned aerial vehicles. “The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure facilities and maritime vessels used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with unmanned aerial vehicles,” the military agency's statement is quoted as in the publication Gazeta.Ru.

What is known and what is not yet

The agency's statement does not name specific targets, the regions struck, the timing of the attacks, or the number of drones involved. There is currently no information in the publication about damage, casualties, or the Ukrainian side's reaction — the piece is marked as being updated. The statement comes from only one side of the conflict, so its content has not yet been confirmed by independent sources.