Ukraine braces for winter power crisis after Russian strikes, Zelensky says
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that recent Russian attacks have damaged most of Ukraine’s thermal power plants, leaving the country with almost no heating power for the coming winter. He reported that 13 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed in these attacks, which targeted energy infrastructure and frontline communities.Key Facts
- Russian strikes destroyed most of Ukraine’s thermal power plants, crucial for heating in winter.
- Thirteen people died in 24 hours from the recent attacks, including a young child near Kyiv.
- Ukraine’s thermal power plants are important alongside nuclear energy for electricity supply.
- Russian missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure aim to make life difficult for civilians.
- Ukraine has asked for more Western air defense systems, like US-made Patriot missiles, to stop attacks.
- President Zelensky visited Serbia and urged tougher sanctions to stop missile parts from reaching Russia.
- Serbia has not sanctioned Russia and continues to provide non-military aid to Ukraine.
- Both Ukraine and Russia have increased long-range missile and drone strikes in the conflict.
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