The Russian defense ministry announced preparations for new strikes on Ukraine's energy grid, citing these as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities.
Key facts
- •The Russian defense ministry described the planned energy infrastructure strikes as retaliation for Ukrainian targeting of Russian energy facilities.
- •Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Russia aims to finish off Ukraine's energy system.
- •A Friday strike on a warehouse in Myla, near Kyiv, killed 38 people and injured 20.
- •Zelenskyy reported that Russia launched nearly 2,000 drones and 1,600 aerial bombs in the past week.
- •Ukrainian intelligence suggests Russia is planning new ground attacks on Kyiv and Chernihiv.
The Russian defense ministry announced on Sunday that its forces have begun preparations for massive strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The ministry stated the planned offensive is intended as retribution for Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities. This announcement follows a week of intensified aerial activity, including a recent strike on a warehouse near Kyiv that resulted in significant casualties.
By the numbers
Recent Attacks and Casualties
On Friday, a Russian attack on a warehouse in Myla, near Kyiv, resulted in 38 deaths, 20 injuries, and four missing persons, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The strike caused fires that damaged at least 50 residential homes. Zelenskyy reported that throughout the week, Russian forces deployed nearly 2,000 strike drones, over 1,600 aerial bombs, and 31 missiles.
Potential Ground Offensives
Beyond aerial strikes, Ukrainian officials report intelligence suggesting Russia is planning new ground attacks targeting Kyiv and Chernihiv. Pavlo Palisa, deputy head of Ukraine’s presidential office, stated that Russian military leadership has been tasked with preparing for these operations. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk noted on Saturday that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has assessed the situation, confirming that Russian escalation is progressing.
Timeline
- FridayA Russian attack on a warehouse in Myla resulted in 38 deaths.
- SaturdayPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk discussed the regional situation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
- SundayThe Russian defense ministry announced preparations for massive strikes against Ukrainian energy facilities.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Politico Europe.
