Ukraine preparing for Russian strikes on energy infrastructure: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country is preparing for a new wave of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure as the weather gets colder.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Photo: PAP/EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS

"We are preparing for terrorist attacks on energy infrastructure," Zelensky said on Wednesday, as quoted by Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform.

He added: "This year we will not only defend ourselves but also respond. The enemy is well aware of this."

Ukraine preparing for Russian strikes on energy infrastructure - Zelensky holds meeting https://t.co/FIVGvSylHF pic.twitter.com/JI1lsCQI4D

— Ukrinform-EN (@Ukrinform_News) October 25, 2023

National Security and Defence Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov has said that Ukraine's energy system is now better protected from Russian missile attacks than last year, thanks to new air defence equipment provided by the country's Western allies, Ukrinform reported.

More air defence systems are expected to arrive, some of which will be leased for as long as it takes for Ukraine to be able to defend its skies, Danilov was cited as saying.

Russia undermines security in Ukraine as well as throughout the rest of Europe and the free world. The terrorist state brings death and causes chaos.

I thank everyone across the globe who stands with Ukraine and supports our warriors.

We are bringing fair peace closer together! pic.twitter.com/it2ObAa9Yx

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 25, 2023

President @ZelenskyyUA
Security is the main target for russia. Both within our country and across Europe, as well as in the free world as a whole. Undermining security, bringing death and chaos – these are the actions of the state-terrorist.

I thank everyone around the world who… pic.twitter.com/75Y8Lk2ZKd

— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) October 25, 2023

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, launching the largest military campaign in Europe since World War II.

Thursday is day 610 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

#Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that Ukrainian forces are preparing for a fall-winter #Russian strike campaign against #Ukraine after another series of Russian drone strikes on the night of October 24 to 25. https://t.co/q2TWuHIr1N https://t.co/0Hypz2HnCM pic.twitter.com/VoZMNf1Ojj

— ISW (@TheStudyofWar) October 26, 2023

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Source: ukrinform.net