Russia launches new campaign against Ukrainian energy grid as Kyiv comes under drone attack
Moscow has announced a campaign targeting Ukraine's energy network following drone strikes on Kyiv, while Ukrainian attacks hit Russian petroleum infrastructure.
Russian forces have launched fresh nocturnal drone attacks against Kyiv, injuring a civilian as Moscow officially announced a targeted campaign aimed at devastating Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The strikes followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in which he accused Russian leadership of instigating the war.
Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces have increased long-range strikes against petroleum facilities inside Russian territory. These actions have disrupted domestic fuel supplies, forcing Moscow to import fuel products from abroad to meet domestic demand.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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