{
  "id": 15405966,
  "title": "“It’s Precisely Russia That Needs To Be Pressured For Peace To Have A Chance”: Zelenskyy Reacts To Enemy Strikes On Ukraine’s Energy Sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/its-precisely-russia-that-needs-to-be-pressured-for-peace-to-have-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T12:04:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/it-s-precisely-russia-that-needs-to-be-pressured-for-peace-to-have-a-chance-zelenskyy-reacts-to-enemy-strikes-on-ukraine-s-energy-sector/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern on October 18 that Russia's deliberate strikes on Ukraine's energy and oil-and-gas sector pose a significant threat to achieving peace. Over the past week, Russian forces have launched nearly 2,700 strike drones, 1,700 aerial bombs, and 66 missiles at Ukraine, with the majority of targets being the energy sector. Zelenskyy reported that 76 strikes have already been carried out, resulting in tens of thousands of households without power and 12 people injured, including two children. Two individuals were killed.\n\nThe main targets of these attacks are energy substations, with recent strikes occurring in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa regions. The Ukrainian president emphasized that Russia is attempting to create a blackout, urging America to recognize Russia's unwillingness to cooperate in response to lifting sanctions or making deals. Zelenskyy stated that Russia will continue the war, not out of justifiable self-defense, but because they see every signal of potential financial gain as confirmation that their strategy of waging war is working.\n\nHe emphasized the need for pressure on Russia for peace to have a chance, noting that critical infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Vinnytsia, and Kherson has been struck. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to those who understand this and extend their support.",
  "summary": "Since American President Donald Trump announced the energy truce a week ago, Russia has deliberately struck Ukraine's energy and oil-and-gas sector 76 times already. Just last night, substations in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa regions were hit. Tens of thousands of households remain without power. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported this today, October 18, UATV…",
  "key_points": [
    "Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector threaten peace efforts",
    "Over 2,700 strike drones, bombs, and missiles launched in past week",
    "Zelenskyy urges pressure on Russia for potential peace"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}