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Zelensky says Russian strikes have damaged every power plant in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian attacks have damaged every power plant in Ukraine. His warning highlights the scale of the pressure on the country’s energy system as colder weather approaches and strikes intensify.
Zelensky said Russian drones and missiles have also targeted equipment on which Ukraine’s nuclear power plants depend. Damage to energy facilities has led authorities to impose emergency power cuts, while Kyiv remains under regular fire. The New York Times reported, citing documents intercepted by Ukrainian intelligence, that Russia aims to destroy the energy system to force Ukraine’s capitulation.
In short
- Zelensky says every Ukrainian power plant has been damaged.
- Russian strikes have also hit equipment linked to nuclear plants.
- Energy damage has forced emergency power cuts.
Explained simply
Ukraine relies on a national electricity system that links power stations with homes, hospitals, businesses and public services. The system includes nuclear power plants, which supply a large share of the country’s electricity, as well as other types of power station.
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, and energy facilities have since been among the targets of attacks. Damage can disrupt electricity supplies and make it harder to keep buildings warm, particularly in winter.
Volodymyr Zelensky is Ukraine’s president and speaks for the government during the war. The condition of the energy system matters for daily life and for Ukraine’s ability to maintain essential services while the conflict continues.
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