Russia, Ukraine report overnight strikes on energy supply

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🗞️ Driving the news: Russia launched nearly 300 drones and 50 cruise and ballistic missiles overnight targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
• Emergency power outages hit Kyiv and several regions, with at least one civilian killed

🔭 The context: The strikes come days before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion
• Moscow has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s power grid during winter, while Kyiv continues drone strikes on Russian-controlled energy sites
• Peace talks mediated by the U.S. remain stalled, with territorial disputes unresolved

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Repeated attacks on fossil fuel depots, power plants and grids heighten environmental risks, including fuel spills, air pollution from fires, and infrastructure damage that can increase reliance on diesel generators
• War-driven disruption also delays clean energy investment and complicates Europe’s broader energy transition and decarbonization goals

⏭️ What’s next: Ukraine is pressing for more advanced air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure
• Further escalation could deepen energy insecurity on both sides and strain regional energy markets

💬 One quote: “The main target of the attack was the energy supply,” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

📈 One stat: Ukraine says Russia deployed over 1,300 combat drones and 96 missiles this week alone

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