Ukraine war briefing: Russia planning ‘massive strikes’ on power plants days after its deadliest attack of the year
The Guardian1h ago6 newsrooms in 2 countries
Russia’s defence ministry preparing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as death toll from warehouse strike rises to 38. What we know on day 1,650 Russia’s defence ministry says it is gearing up for large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a tit-for-tat response to strikes by Kyiv. “Russian forces have begun preparations for massive…
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Why it matters
Russia targets Ukraine's power plants to disable heating and electricity supplies to the population through winter, compounding civilian harm from the conflict.
Most affected
Ukrainian civilians — Risk of prolonged power cuts and heating loss in cold months.
Likely next
Whether Russia carries out the announced strikes and what damage they cause to Ukraine's power grid.