BRUSSELS, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --
Russia's military strategy in Ukraine has made electricity infrastructure a prime target, exposing the vital role power companies play in sustaining society under attack. Utilities have become the de facto second line of defence, keeping essential services running during crises.
Even without being directly at war, Europe is already facing hybrid threats ranging from sabotage and cyberattacks to disinformation. In 2024, at least 11 attacks critical infrastructure, while 23 cyberattacks Europe's energy sector since 2022. Regardless of the perpetrator, these incidents are increasing in scale and frequency, placing growing pressure on power utilities to maintain reliable supply.
"We live in a new reality of increasing threats. This requires a fundamental shift in mindset," said Eurelectric's President Markus Rauramo. "Preparing for, responding to and recovering from both physical and hybrid attacks must be a key element of power companies' strategies going forward."
To this end, Eurelectric's finds that while awareness of risks is growing, preparedness across the sector remains uneven. With critical infrastructure already under strain, the report warns that the time for action is now.
"This report turns hard lessons from Ukraine into practical action for the rest of Europe," said Kristian Ruby, Eurelectric's Secretary General. "It shows what utilities can do today – from improving crisis coordination and training, to hardening assets, securing communications and stockpiling critical equipment – to better prepare for, respond to and recover from attacks."
To strengthen preparedness, the report calls on utilities to:
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