Russia Launches Major Strikes Against Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
Russia conducted its largest attack in months against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting power facilities across Kyiv and other major cities. The assault resulted in seven deaths and forced emergency power cuts as freezing temperatures are expected soon. Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi described the strikes as one of the most significant since last winter's heating season. Russia claimed it used high-precision weapons and drones to strike energy facilities, communication centers, and port infrastructure. Ukrainian officials had previously warned about a potential Russian air campaign targeting energy systems ahead of winter amid an acute shortage of air defenses. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized that Ukraine will retaliate if no truce on energy attacks is reached with Russia. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed last month that both sides had agreed to halt such strikes, though neither country confirmed a formal deal. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated the attack was part of its response to Ukrainian strikes against Russian fuel and energy facilities.
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