Russia’s new energy assault pushes Ukrainians into another winter of blackouts

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🗞️ Driving the news: Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, leaving millions of Ukrainians bracing for another winter of power outages and blackouts
• The strikes, particularly targeting front-line regions, have escalated, disrupting daily life and posing a severe risk to vulnerable individuals who rely on electricity for medical treatments like dialysis

🔭 The context: Russia's shift in strategy this year involves more targeted attacks on specific regions and gas infrastructure, unlike the broad missile and drone waves of 2022–2023
• This change has made it more difficult for Ukrainian forces to defend the grid effectively, especially in areas closer to active combat zones where infrastructure is more vulnerable to frequent damage

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure not only hinder the country’s efforts to stabilize and rebuild but also impact the lives of ordinary civilians
• For individuals dependent on medical devices, such as dialysis machines, blackouts pose life-threatening risks
• Moreover, the continued damage to energy systems is further delaying Ukraine's energy transition and resilience-building efforts

⏭️ What's next: Ukraine’s energy crews are working tirelessly to repair the damage, despite the frequent air raids and strikes
• The government and local authorities are preparing for an especially difficult winter as the damage to energy infrastructure continues
• Solutions are being sought to restore power more quickly, but the reality remains grim

💬 One quote: "If there’s no treatment, I would die. I would not exist." – Zinaida Kot, patient dependent on dialysis, reflecting the life-threatening consequences of power outages

📈 One stat: Ukraine has already faced hundreds of drone attacks this year, with Russia ramping up the scale of its assaults by three times compared to previous years, overwhelming air defenses and significantly damaging energy infrastructure

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