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Russia Escalates Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Grid Ahead of Winter
Original: Russia Escalates Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid Ahead of Winter
Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter approaches, renewing a campaign that in previous years left millions facing power cuts and heating shortages in freezing conditions. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly urged Western partners for more air defences to protect power plants and substations. Commentators see the timing as deliberate, aiming to pressure Ukraine's population and strain its electricity system during the coldest months.
Why now: The strikes come as winter nears, raising fears of blackouts and a renewed humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
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- Russia Escalates Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid Ahead of Winter · Modern Diplomacy
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