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Ukraine Launches Record Attacks on Russian Energy Infrastructure

12/30/2025

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Ukraine Strikes Energy

Ukraine intensified its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in December, the war's highest assaults since it began.
At least 24 strikes targeted refineries, oil tankers, and pipelines, increasing pressure on Russia's oil exports.
Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles against key facilities, including the Novoshakhtinsk refinery, in December amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Diplomatic efforts are led by U.S. President Donald Trump, while Vladimir Putin's statements signal shifts in negotiations.

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Timchenko Addresses Energy Crisis

Maxim Timchenko, CEO of DTEK, said Ukraine's energy sector faces challenges from ongoing Russian strikes, risking a freezing winter for millions without power.
He noted nearly all DTEK's generation capacity has been damaged, with hundreds of millions of dollars in losses.
Recovery efforts have connected over 30 million households since the invasion began.
Outages persist, affecting around 600,000 people in Odesa.
Timchenko called for continued global support to restore power.

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Ukraine Strikes Energy

Ukraine intensified its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in December, the war's highest assaults since it began.
At least 24 strikes targeted refineries, oil tankers, and pipelines, increasing pressure on Russia's oil exports.
Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles against key facilities, including the Novoshakhtinsk refinery, in December amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Diplomatic efforts are led by U.S. President Donald Trump, while Vladimir Putin's statements signal shifts in negotiations.

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