Russia has a plan for Ukraine this winter, Ukraine says: intercepted document reportedly outlines up to 1,000 missiles, drones, and bombs targeting 60 critical infrastructure sites
Substations near Ukraine’s western border, through which the country receives electricity from Europe, could be among the first targets.
Ukraine claims Russia has a winter attack plan targeting 60 critical infrastructure sites with up to 1,000 missiles, drones, and bombs. According to an intercepted document presented by Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal to The New York Times, Russia aims to cripple energy infrastructure including electrical substations, hydroelectric and thermal power plants, and boiler houses.
The document, dated August, reportedly lists priorities such as substations near Ukraine's western border, hydroelectric plants, and potential strikes on three operational nuclear power plants. The attack strategy also includes water supply and sewage systems, which analysts suggest could threaten civilians' basic living conditions and divert resources from defense.
While the document's authenticity remains unverified, Ukraine's defense-industrial sector has acknowledged it as a calculated rather than finalized military operations plan.
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