President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on April 17 that Russia might be planning fresh assaults on Ukraine’s energy facilities both prior to and following Orthodox Easter, which falls on April 20, according to intelligence reports from Ukraine.
Even with fears and Russian assaults, Ukraine successfully navigated the winter without experiencing blackouts and maintained its power grid.
Zelensky
remarked, commending the energy sector employees.
Russia and
Ukraine
announced a
partial ceasefire
Regarding attacks on energy installations after technical discussions with the U.S. in Riyadh on March 25, since that time, Moscow has breached the truce.
more than 30 times
, Foreign Minister spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated on April 16.
“We know what Russia is preparing for. Now, ahead of Easter, and after it, new Russian attacks are possible,” Zelensky
said
We will keep defending our nation and its energy industry.
Throughout 2024, Russia launched 13 mass attacks with drones and missiles on Ukraine’s
energy infrastructure
, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko
said
Ukraine had to implement nationwide emergency power outages.
Ukraine consented to a U.S. suggestion for complete
30-day ceasefire
During discussions in Jeddah on March 11, offered
Russia
abides by the conditions. Moscow has rejected the deal unless it includes conditions undermining Ukraine’s defenses, namely a full halt on foreign military aid.
Russia continues regularly targeting Ukrainian cities and villages with drones, missiles, glide bombs, and artillery, resulting in
heavy civilian casualties
.
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