In an effort to demilitarize Ukraine, the Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled his strategy behind the recent deadly bombings that have targeted Ukraine’s energy grid, resulting in major power outages. These attacks were a response to Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia, including refineries, according to Putin.
During a meeting with Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko, Putin emphasized that the Russian army had refrained from striking Ukrainian electrical installations during the winter of 2022-2023 for humanitarian reasons. However, a new wave of bombings targeting Ukraine’s electricity network began in March of this year, with around forty missiles and drones being used in the attacks.
The ongoing bombings have left thousands of people without electricity in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Western allies for anti-aircraft defense systems in an effort to prevent further escalation of the conflict. The situation remains tense as both countries continue to engage in hostile actions, highlighting the urgent need for diplomatic interventions to prevent further damage to the civilian population and infrastructure.
