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Ukraine’s power grid teeters after Russia’s mass winter strikes
world23 days ago

Ukraine’s power grid teeters after Russia’s mass winter strikes

Russia’s latest mass attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Feb. 3–4 caused extensive damage to generation and transmission networks, triggering emergency power cuts and leaving Kyiv and several oblasts without heating as officials warned of some of the war’s worst damage; DTEK and Ukrenergo reported severe hits to power stations, with thousands in Kyiv still without heat even as about 100,000 Kyiv families had power restored, while drone and missile strikes continued and international talks to end the war proceed.

"Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Power Grid Cause 18-Month Repair Warning"
international-politics-conflict1 year ago

"Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Power Grid Cause 18-Month Repair Warning"

Ukraine's largest private energy firm, DTEK, warns that repairs to its damaged or destroyed plants could take up to 18 months due to Russian attacks, while France pledges to deliver armoured personnel carriers and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine. The UK Ministry of Defence reports that Russia maintains a significant advantage in munitions and equipment numbers, and Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo declares that Russian and Belarusian athletes are not welcome at the upcoming Olympics in Paris. Meanwhile, the Polish prime minister warns that Europe is entering a "prewar" era and urges increased defense investment, and foreign diplomats in Russia lay flowers at the site of a recent deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall, while a Russian journalist covering trials of dissidents is ordered to remain in custody on extremism charges.

"Ukraine Power Firm Warns Russian Attacks Could Delay Repairs 18 Months"
energy-international-relations1 year ago

"Ukraine Power Firm Warns Russian Attacks Could Delay Repairs 18 Months"

Ukraine's largest private energy firm, DTEK, has suffered significant damage to five out of six of its plants, with 80% of its generating capacity lost due to Russian attacks. The repairs could take up to 18 months, and the company has already incurred losses amounting to $300 million for equipment alone. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has called for international support to protect the country from these attacks, emphasizing the importance of assistance from allies.