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Russia warns of planned strikes on Ukrainian energy network following Kyiv warehouse attack
Moscow says the planned strikes retaliate for attacks on Russian fuel sites, while Ukraine investigates a Friday strike that killed dozens.
The short version
- Russia's Defense Ministry announced preparations for massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy sites.
- The announcement follows a Friday Russian strike on an ammunition storage facility in Myla, west of Kyiv, which killed at least 38 people.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered an investigation into why explosives were stored near populated areas.
- Officials and experts warn that acute air defense shortages could leave Ukrainian cities vulnerable to widespread power disruptions during the upcoming winter.
Key facts
- Russia's Defense Ministry stated on Telegram that it is preparing massive strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities in response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel and civil infrastructure.[CNBC]
- The death toll from a Friday strike on an ammunition storage facility in Myla reached 38, with four individuals reported missing.[CNBC]
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched an official inquiry into negligence regarding the location of the stored explosives.[CNBC]
- Ukraine has conducted long-range drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and logistical networks during the conflict.[CNBC]