Russia Destroys Kherson Thermal Power Plant, Leaving City Without Heat and Power

On August 27, 2026, Russian forces dropped glide bombs on the Kherson Thermal Power Plant, according to Ukrinform. The attack obliterated all remaining generating equipment, as reported by Ukrinform. Kyiv Independent noted that the plant supplies heat to a significant number of residential buildings in Kherson, making the damage particularly severe. Ukrainska Pravda reported that the attack was carried out with air bombs, leading to possible prolonged power and heating outages. The Kherson Oblast Administration (OVA) is organizing the evacuation of the city's residents, as stated by Ukrainska Pravda. While all sources agree on the destruction of the plant, they differ slightly on the type of munitions used, with Ukrinform specifying glide bombs and Ukrainska Pravda mentioning air bombs.