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Russia aims to cut consumers off from nuclear plants by striking substations – expert

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15 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Russia is targeting Ukrainian power substations to cut consumers off from nuclear-generated electricity, aiming to disrupt electricity, water, heating, and sewage services. Ukraine is focusing on protecting critical energy infrastructure and strengthening air defences to mitigate the impact of these attacks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must reassess your dependencies on vulnerable energy transmission nodes in Ukraine as Russian strikes on substations intensify. Protecting or offering rapid-response solutions for critical power infrastructure is now a vital opportunity or risk for you.

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