Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine energy grid as winter looms
Russia has resumed large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, echoing last winter's campaign aimed at breaking Ukrainian resolve. Kyiv anticipates a repeat of the previous season's bombardment of critical facilities. The timing, ahead of cold weather, suggests a deliberate strategy to maximize civilian hardship and pressure the government.
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Russia Intensifies Winter Campaign Against Ukraine's Energy Grid, Kyiv Hit
Russia has launched a renewed and intensified campaign of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, particularly targeting Kyiv. This marks a significant escalation in the established pattern of attacks, with high confidence that the objective is to degrade the grid ahead of winter. The full extent of damage and long-term impact on energy resilience remains uncertain.