Russia Strikes Ukrainian Energy Grid, Threatening Winter Power Crisis

Russian forces launched a major attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight. The strikes targeted power generation and transmission facilities across the country. Ukrainian officials report widespread damage. Repair crews are now working to restore electricity, but the scale of the assault suggests a difficult recovery. Analysts state these attacks aim to cripple Ukraine’s power supply ahead of winter. Widespread and prolonged blackouts are now likely for millions of civilians. This strategy mirrors Russia’s bombing campaign last winter. The repeated attacks on energy systems appear designed to undermine public morale and weaken national resistance.