Sustained Russian missile and drone attacks have heavily damaged Ukraine’s power generation capacity, causing nationwide rolling blackouts, including in Kyiv. Reports indicate that more than half of the country’s energy system is impaired or destroyed. Businesses reliant on stable electricity face elevated operational risks and must increasingly depend on generators and backup power. Critical infrastructure remains highly vulnerable, and power shortages are expected to intensify during the winter months, creating significant humanitarian and logistical challenges. Ukraine is seeking expedited delivery of Western air defense systems to prevent further damage and stabilize energy security.