In the past few days, several Russian missiles have hit energy facilities in Ukraine. Kyiv is now calling on the population to save electricity. With its attacks, Russia is pursuing a clear but costly strategy.
On Thursday evening, the power went out in Borodianka near Kyiv for a few hours. This Ukrainian uses candlelight.
While the Russian troops on the war front in southern and eastern Ukraine had to endure severe setbacks in recent weeks and months, Russia’s military leadership has apparently adapted a new strategy to put pressure on the enemy. Since October 10, a wave of attacks on civilian infrastructure has been observed across Ukraine.