Russian troops ordered by Putin to attack Ukraine's power infrastructure
Russian leader Vladimir Putin (photo: Getty Images)
Russian leader Vladimir Putin stated that the Russian army has been ordered to launch massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector, according to his remarks following the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan.
According to the Russian leader, this order was issued in response to Ukraine’s continued attacks on Russia’s civilian infrastructure and fuel and energy complex, particularly oil refineries.
He reported that on September 1, he was briefed that a large number of Ukrainian drones had attempted to breach the air defense systems of Moscow and St. Petersburg, aiming to hit three oil refineries.
"Keeping all this in mind... strikes on these facilities... the armed forces of Russia have been instructed to prepare and launch massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities. They are hitting ours, they will get a response," declared the Kremlin leader.
What else is known
Recently, the Russian Ministry of Defense also announced preparations for massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities, calling it a response to attacks on the fuel and energy complex.
Against this backdrop, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated recently that Ukraine is preparing its energy system for a new winter under constant Russian strikes. In particular, protection for facilities is being strengthened, and necessary equipment is being stockpiled for the regions.
On Tuesday, September 2, Russia launched its sixth consecutive day of massive attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, increasingly using jet-powered drones. Anton Zemlianyi, a senior analyst at the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, suggests that such tactics could last at least until the Russian State Duma elections, scheduled for September 18–20. The goal is to create a media effect of "victory."
