“The Kremlin has been systematically wrecking Ukraine’s power supply ever since its failed February 2022 offensive. It’s not letting up and winter is nearing.” Julian Wieczorkiewicz and Joel Ramlill discuss Russia’s ongoing campaign to target critical Ukrainian infrastructure, particularly autotransformers and conventional power plants. These strikes aim to weaken Ukraine’s resolve, drive refugees into Europe, and undermine its economy, though Ukraine has shown resilience through effective air defenses, existing spare capacity in its power grid, and stockpiled equipment. As winter approaches, Ukraine faces a dire energy situation, prompting increased reliance on electricity imports and necessitating further support from NATO allies.
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“The Kremlin has been systematically wrecking Ukraine’s power supply ever since its failed February 2022 offensive. It’s not letting up and winter is nearing.” Julian Wieczorkiewicz and Joel Ramlill discuss Russia’s ongoing campaign to target critical Ukrainian infrastructure, particularly autotransformers and conventional power plants. These strikes aim to weaken Ukraine’s resolve, drive refugees into Europe, and undermine its economy, though Ukraine has shown resilience through effective air defenses, existing spare capacity in its power grid, and stockpiled equipment. As winter approaches, Ukraine faces a dire energy situation, prompting increased reliance on electricity imports and necessitating further support from NATO allies.