Zelensky warns new Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

During the late 6 November address, Zelensky said Russia is focusing its troops and means on new massive attacks on our infrastructure. First towards energy”.

Over 4.5 million consumers have only been without energy, he added, amid concerns that support for Ukraine could fade as the impact of the war on energy and food prices continues even during the winter.

Earlier, Kiev chairman Vitaly Klitschko said he cannot rule out the possibility that the Ukrainian capital will remain without water and energy as a result of Russian devastating attacks on energy infrastructure.

Over the past month, the Russian Army has targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing power cuts in the country. On November 6th, there have been power reductions in Kiev.

Kiev plans to locate some 1,000 heating centers, but it is unclear whether they will be enough for the 3 million inhabitants of the city.

Energy reductions are also planned in the regions of Chernihivi, Cherkes, Juitomir, Sumi, Harkive and Potlava, the energy operator in Ukraine, Ukrenergo, has said.

Presidential adviser, Mykhaylo Podolyak, has said Ukraine will focus “despite Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, strengthening air defence, protecting infrastructure and reducing power supply.

As Russia mounts attacks on civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian forces are reportedly progressing south. Residents of the Ukrainian city occupied by Russia, Herson, have received warning messages on their phones urging them to evacuate as soon as possible, the Ukrainian Army said.

Russian forces are preparing for Ukrainian counteroffensive, aimed at retaking the town of Herson, which fell into the hands of the Russians on the first days of the occupation. In September, illegal Russia annexed Herson and three other regions and later declared war conditions in the four provinces.

The administration installed by the Kremlin in Herson has already evacuated tens of thousands of residents from this city.