News|Russia-Ukraine war‘Deliberate torment’: Ukrainians left without heating after Russian attacksRussia hits Ukraine’s energy infrastructure hard, slams plans for post-ceasefire multinational force in the country.
Ukrainian officials are working to restore power in the southeastern regions following significant disruptions due to Russian strikes on critical infrastructure. The strikes have resulted in widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of…
Ukrainian officials are working to restore power in the southeastern regions following significant disruptions due to Russian strikes on critical infrastructure. The strikes have resulted in widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of residents during winter.
The strikes targeted electricity, heating, and water supplies in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk. Repair efforts are ongoing in Dnipropetrovsk to restore these essential services. According to the Ministry of Energy, approximately 800,000 individuals in the region remain without electricity, and eight mines experienced blackouts with workers safely evacuated. Water supplies to Pavlohrad and nearby areas are expected to take up to a day to repair.
In Zaporizhzhia, power has been restored, marking the first complete blackout in recent years. Local officials responded promptly to the situation. The strikes have also affected mobile networks, leading to advisories on limited mobile phone usage. The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia deployed 97 drones, with 70 intercepted by air defense systems.
The strikes have resulted in widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of residents during winter.
Ukraine continues to counter the targeting of its energy infrastructure by conducting strikes on Russian oil depots and refineries. These actions aim to disrupt Russia's energy exports. Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that any foreign troops in Ukraine would be considered legitimate military targets. This statement follows a summit in Paris where Ukraine's allies agreed on security guarantees, including potential troop deployments if a ceasefire is established.
The situation in the region remains tense, with ongoing disputes over territorial control in the eastern Donbas region and the status of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russia has also reported advances in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
