Russia’s war in Ukraine puts Europe on edge
Poland’s FM addresses growing concerns that Russia’s war in Ukraine could spill over into neighbouring NATO countries.
Since the United States announced a truce on energy supplies, Russian forces have continued to launch attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On October 18, Russian drones and a ballistic missile targeted substations, homes, and industrial sites from Odessa to Volyn, resulting in civilian casualties and power outages for tens of thousands of families.
Throughout the week, Russia has struck energy sites 76 times, with President Zelenskyy specifically identifying 76 deliberate strikes on energy and oil-and-gas facilities. Overnight, Russia targeted substations in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Odessa oblasts, leading to power cuts in Odesa Oblast, Vinnytsia Oblast, and Ternopil Oblast.
The Kremlin reportedly plans up to 1,000 such munitions against 60 key infrastructure sites this winter. Despite the lack of US sanctions and suspended Graham Act penalties, Russia faces no new cost for its strikes on Ukraine's grid. Ukraine relies on its air defenses and repair crews to protect and restore the power grid. With over 2,700 attack drones, 1,700 aerial bombs, and 66 missiles fired, most of them ballistic, Russia's objective seems to be causing widespread power outages.
Written by urgent.news from Euromaidan Press's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
