Ukraine braces for Russian attacks on nuclear plants this winter

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 03:01 · Archive

Leaked plans suggest Russia intends to attack Ukraine's nuclear plants and power infrastructure this winter in an apparent attempt to disable the country's energy systems. The documents, which Ukraine says it has obtained, indicate a Russian strategy to target a much wider range of civilian infrastructure.

Ukraine has responded by stating it will strike Russian refineries in retaliation. The escalation reflects the intensifying nature of the conflict, with both sides targeting the other's critical infrastructure as winter approaches.

How it is being reported

• Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to increase oil refinery attacks because of Moscow’s winter strategy, Zelenskyy saysThe Guardian · 4 Oct, 02:49
• Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s ‘new doctrine’ of airstrikesThe Japan Times · 3 Oct, 23:43
• Putin 'plotting huge attack on 3 nuclear plants' as terrifying Ukraine plan leakedThe Mirror · 2 Oct, 09:15

In this story: Russia · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin · Moscow

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