Russia’s defense ministry threatens to “freeze” Ukraine this winter
Moscow posted photos of attack drones captioned "like snow on your head," tying the taunt to its strikes on Ukraine's ports.
Russia's defense ministry has warned Ukraine that it will "freeze" the country this winter, posting images of attack drones in flight and stating that "in winter, you'll get a freeze." The ministry linked this threat to its earlier claims of strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels. This announcement marks a more candid approach from Russia, which usually denies targeting civilian systems.
Ukraine currently holds only about 1% of the Patriot interceptors it needs to endure the winter, with President Zelenskyy acknowledging this vulnerability to CNN. Russia has been systematically targeting Ukraine's electricity, gas, and heating infrastructure since late 2022, causing frequent blackouts and reduced heating during cold spells.
The ministry's recent threat suggests an expanded focus on knocking out entire energy districts rather than single attacks. Additionally, Ukraine is short on the Patriot interceptors necessary to defend against Russian ballistic missiles, with Zelenskyy stating that only 5% of US Patriot stocks would provide sufficient protection for the winter.
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