Russia Has Shifted To Massive Strikes On Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure — Koretskyi
Russia has shifted to large-scale attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said on September 30, UATV English relays. Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone attack against energy facilities in Kyiv, the Kyiv region and other parts of Ukraine overnight on September 30. According to Koretskyi , the scale of the attack was…
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi reported on September 30 that Russia has begun conducting large-scale assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with the attacks growing more intense since the previous heating season ended. According to Koretskyi, the scale of the recent overnight missile and drone assault on energy facilities in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and other areas surpassed anything witnessed since the previous heating season concluded.
"Since the summer, there has effectively not been a single day when the enemy has not attacked energy infrastructure. But this was the first attack of such scale and intensity since the end of the previous heating season," Koretskyi emphasized. He further informed that the strikes inflicted damage and destruction on energy facilities and he requested a comprehensive evaluation of the equipment's condition and repair timelines.
Koretskyi also directed local authorities to assess the readiness of backup power systems at vital facilities nationwide, with completion of any remaining work prioritized as rapidly as possible. Russian forces struck 11 Ukrainian regions starting September 29 evening. Beyond energy infrastructure, they targeted residential buildings, social infrastructure, civilian businesses, and railway facilities.
Koretskyi disclosed that the attacks resulted in five deaths, including a child, and 14 injuries. The risk of additional Russian strikes persists in several regions as emergency and recovery crews work to evaluate the damage and restore affected infrastructure. The assault unfolded amidst an increased Russian aerial operation against Ukraine, featuring the use of ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, with Kyiv and surrounding areas among the targeted zones.
Ukrainian authorities have consistently cautioned that Russia aims to undermine the country's energy system prior to the heating season, emphasizing the critical importance of protecting and swiftly restoring vital infrastructure.
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