Russia Warns of 'Massive Strikes' Against Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
Russia has announced plans for 'massive strikes' against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, according to its Defense Ministry, as a response to continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian facilities. This comes after one of the deadliest incidents this year—a Russian strike near Kyiv killed at least 38 people and left four missing. The attack hit an ammunition storage facility in Myla village, causing fires and explosions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the incident as a result of 'terrible negligence' for storing explosives close to civilian areas. As winter approaches, concerns are growing over Ukraine’s ability to defend its energy grid amid shortages of air defense systems. Kyiv has been conducting long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistics hubs in an effort to pressure Moscow. The situation highlights the ongoing volatility between Russia and Ukraine as both sides continue targeting each other's critical infrastructure, raising fears for a harsh winter with potential large-scale energy disruptions.
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