Attacks on Ukraine’s power plants show Russia has given up on military victory
Summary
Russian forces have attacked power plants and electrical substations in Kyiv and Kharkiv, causing widespread blackouts and water shortages. These attacks appear to follow a Russian plan aimed at damaging Ukraine’s energy system to hurt civilian life and pressure Ukraine to surrender.Key Facts
- Russian missiles and drones targeted power plants in Kyiv and Kharkiv this week.
- The attacks cause blackouts and water outages affecting millions of people.
- Leaked Russian documents outline a strategy to destroy Ukraine’s energy grid to degrade living conditions.
- The documents suggest using missiles and drones to hit power plants, substations, and even sites near nuclear plants.
- Ukraine’s energy minister shared the threat with European allies last month.
- Russia continued attacks despite a declared “energy ceasefire” by President Donald Trump.
- The damage could cut over 90% of Kyiv’s power supply during winter, leading to long blackouts.
- Ukraine is running low on US-supplied missiles needed to defend its energy infrastructure.
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