Last night, Russia launched another large-scale combined airstrike on Ukraine, primarily targeting energy facilities. Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Odesa, and Vinnytsia regions, as well as residential buildings, were affected.
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 450 out of 501 enemy air targets, including all 4 Zircon Onyx missiles, 11 out of 32 ballistic missiles, 20 out of 28 Iskander-K cruise missiles, 3 out of 7 Kh-22 and Kh-32 cruise missiles, and 412 out of 450 drones.
According to Ukraine’s Energy Minister, the strikes focused on thermal power plants serving as district heating in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro, not on electricity generation.
The article emphasizes that attacks on civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities, are classified as terrorist activities under international law.
The author analyzes statements by former US President Donald Trump about a supposed agreed pause in attacks on Kyiv, noting that renewed strikes occurred during the same period. Attempts by Trump to influence India’s purchase of Russian oil are also discussed; while India has reportedly reduced purchases, the process is gradual.
It is highlighted that the most effective sanctions against Russia’s oil and gas sector are strikes on its infrastructure. After Russia reportedly breached ceasefire agreements, Ukraine is reconsidering its restrictions on strikes inside Russia.
The article concludes with a call to continue supporting the Ukrainian army, expressing gratitude to volunteers and donors for their ongoing assistance.
