Russia and Ukraine trade attacks on energy infrastructure before peace talks. Both sides continue targeting the other's war economy.

Ukraine struck the KINEF refinery near St. Petersburg, while Russia attacked Ukrainian electrical substations and other infrastructure. These are not isolated attacks. Ukraine has expanded its refinery campaign since earlier in 2026, targeting facilities that produce fuel and revenue for Moscow. Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine’s power generation and distribution network, with another large barrage on November 3 knocking out electricity across several regions. A U.S.-brokered energy ceasefire announced in October failed to take hold and formally collapsed on October 30. Since then, Ukrainian attacks have hit at least 8 major Russian refineries in 2 weeks, contributing to fuel shortages in at least 6 Russian regions. Now both countries are escalating their attacks while preparing for another round of negotiations in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11. Neither side has suspended its campaign ahead of the talks.

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