- According to CNN, Russia has intensified its tactics of targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, carrying out a series of strikes on power plants and facilities across the country.
- The Guardian reports that a former oil boss, Andriy Kobolyev has warned of potential price rises after the attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, describing it as an “energy war” being waged by Russia.
- The Associated Press and The Washington Post provide details on the destruction of Ukraine’s largest power plant, which was hit by Russian strikes, leading to power shortages and disruptions.
- Fox News and Business Insider report on Russia’s use of long-range cruise missiles in these attacks, with the latter citing the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) as a source.
- Newsweek raises concerns about Russia potentially planning a false flag operation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, citing intelligence reports.
- CNBC and The Guardian highlight warnings from Ukrainian military officials about the worsening battlefield situation in the east due to the Russian offensive and the overwhelming of Ukraine’s air defenses.
- Newsweek and Breitbart provide additional details on the specific type of missile (Kh-69) used by Russia in these attacks.
- CNN and ABC News report on the destruction of Ukraine’s largest power plant, emphasizing the massive scale of the attack.
- Vindobona.org discusses the escalating tensions at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Sources:
- CNN – Russia Tactics Ukraine Energy Strikes
- The Guardian – Energy War Warning
- AP News – Destruction of Ukraine’s Largest Power Plant
- The Washington Post – Ukraine Battlefield Update
- Fox News – Russia Destroys Ukrainian Power Plants
- Business Insider – Long-Range Cruise Missiles Used
- Newsweek – False Flag Operation Concerns
- CNBC – Worsening Battlefield Situation
- The Guardian – Air Defenses Overwhelmed
- Vindobona.org – Tensions at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant