Russia Says Hit Power Substations in Ukraine and 3 Ships in Black Sea

By Reuters Nov. 8, 2026 Firefighters work at the site of a Russian jet drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine Nov. 8, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer Russia said on Sunday overnight strikes by its forces had hit three cargo vessels that were carrying military goods for Ukraine and two electricity substations, which it said supplied power to the Ukrainian defense industry. The Defense Ministry said Russian forces had struck a container ship delivering weapons and military equipment to the Black Sea port of Odesa, and another in the port of Chornomorsk, which is in the same southwestern region of Ukraine. According to the ministry, the second container ship had delivered dual-use cargo to Ukraine. It said a third vessel, a dry cargo ship hit southwest of Odesa, was carrying weapons and military equipment for Ukraine's armed forces. Reuters could not independently verify the ministry’s claims. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. The ministry also said Russia had hit two power substations in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Zhytomyr regions, both of which it said powered military-industrial enterprises. Ukrainian power company DTEK said a Russian overnight attack on energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk had left more than 600,000 people without electricity. “Important energy facilities in the region were damaged in an overnight attack,” the company said on Telegram. Read more about: Ukraine war , Defense Ministry Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Russian Forces Close to Fully Liberating Kursk Region, Military Says After Moscow’s forces regained control of the village of Oleshnya, Ukrainian troops reportedly hold just one more village near the border. 1 Min read Russia Sends Reinforcements to Embattled Border Region Military-affiliated media reported that tanks, rocket launcher systems and artillery were among the forces being deployed in the Kursk region. 2 Min read Russia Refuses to Limit ‘Indefinite’ Service of Mobilized Soldiers – Opposition Member Calls to impose a one-year service limit for mobilized troops have been championed by groups of mobilized soldiers’ wives and mothers in recent months... 1 Min read 6 Killed in Сentral Ukraine as Moscow Says Intensified Strikes Among the dead in Kryvyi Rih were a 10-year-old girl and her 45-year-old mother, while 64 people were injured, according to local authorities. 3 Min read