✉news WarUkraine first seen 17 h ago, last 14 h ago, peak #4
Russia strikes Kyiv energy facilities ahead of winter
Original: Russia strikes energy facilities in Kyiv and nearby areas in prelude to winter assault
Russian forces have attacked energy infrastructure in Kyiv and surrounding areas, in what is described as preparation for a sustained winter campaign against Ukraine's power grid. The strikes risk leaving residents without heating and electricity as temperatures drop, echoing previous winters of targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy system.
Why now: The attack signals the start of a feared winter strategy targeting Ukraine's power supply, raising humanitarian concerns.
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