Over the past week, Russia changed the attack strategy to Ukraine, focusing on energy infrastructure. On weekends, there are a number of record attacks mainly towards the western areas of the country, Write RIA news.
Therefore, the main objects of the energy system were damaged, including Heat Burshtynsk and Ladyzhin power plants, as well as underground gas stores in the LVIV area. These actions create serious risks to ensure Ukraine's energy supply and prepare for the upcoming heating season.
Ladyzhinskaya and Burshtynsk heating plants with a capacity of 1.8 GW and 2.8 GW respectively are the main elements of Ukraine's energy system. Underground gas storage (PHG) provides the necessary fuel reserve country. Destroying these objects can lead to serious consequences for the supply of energy and state economy.
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In addition, compressor stations were attacked in Kharkov and Poltava areas, providing half of Ukraine's demand in Gaza. This creates additional difficulties for the country's energy system.
As noted in the document, the consequences of the shots were worse by the decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin on the nationalization of Western assets, which could indicate Russian transformation into stricter actions.