Russia launched its second major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this month on Thursday (Nov. 28), leaving over one million people without power across three western regions, according to Ukrainian officials.

Russia launched its second major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this month on Thursday (Nov. 28), leaving over one million people without power across three western regions, according to Ukrainian officials. "Energy infrastructure is once again targeted by the enemy's massive strike," Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko stated on Facebook. He added, "As soon as the security situation will allow it, the consequences [of the strikes] will be specified." "In several regions, strikes with cluster munitions were recorded, and they targeted civilian infrastructure," Zelensky said on social media. "This is a very despicable escalation of Russian terrorist tactics," Zelensky added. Also read: Putin orders Satan II to be ready to deploy for nuclear war. What is it? Andriy Yermak, Chief of Staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky, condemned the attacks, accusing Russia of continuing its "tactics of terror." Yermak said on Telegram, "They stockpiled missiles for attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, for warfare against civilians during... winter," and assured that Ukraine would respond. Emergency power cuts were introduced by the national grid operator Ukrenergo due to the strikes, according to Galushchenko. Private power company DTEK reported outages affecting the capital Kyiv, as well as Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions. Ukraine's energy infrastructure has been a frequent target since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Kyiv has accused Moscow of using "terror" tactics by trying to plunge cities into darkness and cut off heating to civilians during winter. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Forces Pushing Towards Pokrovsk & Kurakhov This latest wave of strikes follows weeks of intensified conflict, with both sides deploying new weapons to gain an advantage. Earlier this week, Russia vowed retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on its territory using US-supplied ATACMS missiles. Ukraine has reportedly used these long-range missiles at least three times since receiving approval from Washington to target deeper into Russian territory. Following an initial strike, Moscow retaliated by launching a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a public address, warned that nuclear-capable, intermediate-range missiles could be used against Western countries if their weapons were deployed by Ukraine to attack Russia. Russia’s defence ministry reported on Thursday that it had intercepted 25 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 14 over the southern Krasnodar region. This escalation comes just a day after former US President Donald Trump appointed retired general and loyalist Keith Kellogg as his Ukraine envoy, tasked with negotiating an end to the Russian invasion. (With inputs from agencies)

'Despicable escalation,' Russian strikes on Ukrainian power grid knock out power for 1 million

Ukrainians are preparing firewood and candles to brace for a winter of Russian strikes on the energy grid. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press on Monday (Oct 23), people have been purchasing candles, batteries, flashlights, and portable lanterns and stocking up on compact gas canisters.

Ukrainians are preparing firewood and candles to brace for a winter of Russian strikes on the energy grid. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press on Monday (Oct 23), people have been purchasing candles, batteries, flashlights, and portable lanterns and stocking up on compact gas canisters. Last winter, was the most challenging in the history of Ukraine's energy system, with more than 1,200 missiles and drones fired by Russians at power plants, Ukrainian state-owned grid operator, Ukrenergo said. Russian strikes impacted almost half of the country's energy capacity. People were forced to endure hours without electricity and water during the coldest months. 'Russians will start bombing again' “Those were dark days. I didn’t want anything. I just wanted to pack my things and go abroad,” Yarema, 48, told the Associated Press, adding she stayed back as her son insisted. Yarema and her son live in trailers that were set up in their backyard after the early days of the war last year destroyed their house in Moshchun. “I have a feeling that when the cold sets in, they’ll start bombing again,” she told the news agency. Last winter, millions of people across Ukraine had to learn to work, live, and cover their basic needs without relying on electricity. US allocates millions for Ukraine's energy equipment Following a lull of six months, the energy system sustained its first attack of the season last month, leading to damage to facilities in the central and western regions, according to Ukrenergo. Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky committed to substantially enhancing air defence systems, which already have demonstrated greater effectiveness than the previous year. “Everyone must play their part in defensive efforts to ensure that Russian aggression does not halt Ukraine this winter. Just as on the battlefield, in all areas, we must be resilient and strong,” President Zelensky said. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal recently announced that the United States allocated $522 million for energy equipment and the protection of Ukraine’s infrastructure. DTEK, a private energy producer in the country, has spent the last seven months restoring its damaged infrastructure and fortifying the protection of its equipment for the upcoming winter. DTEK's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Maxim Timchenko said that the company has invested $550 million to prepare for this winter, adding it lost a lot of money due to last year's disruptions caused by Russian attacks. “We learned our lessons,” Timchenko said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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'Despicable escalation,' Russian strikes on Ukrainian power grid knock out power for 1 million

Ukraine war: Ukrainians to brace for winter of Russian strikes on energy grid