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Zelensky: Russian Strikes Target Ukraine's Energy Stability

2/18/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure aim to destabilize civilian life.
Since October 2025, Russia has damaged 8.5 gigawatts of Ukraine's generating capacity, leading to an emergency declaration in the energy sector.
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes on Russian oil facilities to increase the war's economic burden on Russia.
The Kremlin frames these attacks as retaliation, while Ukraine defends against the February 2022 invasion.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure aim to destabilize civilian life.
Since October 2025, Russia has damaged 8.5 gigawatts of Ukraine's generating capacity, leading to an emergency declaration in the energy sector.
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes on Russian oil facilities to increase the war's economic burden on Russia.
The Kremlin frames these attacks as retaliation, while Ukraine defends against the February 2022 invasion.