Russian forces have intensified strikes on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, deliberately targeting energy facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv to trigger widespread blackouts and water shortages. The attacks align with a previously leaked Russian strategy aimed at crippling daily life in major cities, pushing the population toward surrender. Despite calls for restraint, including a unilateral ceasefire proposal from a prominent U.S. figure, Moscow has persisted in its campaign, escalating the humanitarian toll. The escalation raises concerns about long-term resilience as Ukraine faces prolonged disruptions to essential services.
Strikes increasingly resemble an intercepted Russian blueprint to make life unliveable in major Ukrainian citiesEurope live – latest updatesAs Russian missiles and drones have systematically slammed into power plants in Kyiv and Kharkiv this week, the rolling blackouts and water outages have increasingly resembled a supposed Russian blueprint to destroy life in major Ukrainian cities seen by the Guardian.Even as Donald Trump unilaterally declared an “energy ceasefire” last week between Moscow and Kyiv, Russia continued with its methodical and devastating strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, in particular in Kyiv, in a strategy meant to punish Ukraine’s population and drive the country to capitulation. Continue reading...
