A United Nations commission has highlighted Russia’s repeated targeting of civilian heating infrastructure and power grids as part of its military strategy, documenting nearly five years of deliberate strikes against critical energy systems. The attacks, which have disrupted essential services during winter months, underscore a calculated effort to weaponize basic utilities against civilian populations. The findings emphasize how such tactics exacerbate humanitarian crises, particularly in vulnerable communities already struggling with infrastructure failures. The report underscores the escalating risks of prolonged conflict on civilian resilience and global energy security.
UN commission notes Russian weaponisation of cold in nearly five years of attacks on heating plants and power lines.
