Ukraine has named the destruction of the country's water supply…
Ukraine has named the destruction of the country's water supply system as Russia's new target. Russia plans to intensify its strikes on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and, following energy facilities, is preparing to attack water supply systems, Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated.
Consensus
- Russia is planning to attack Ukraine's water supply systems.
- Previous Russian attacks have targeted energy infrastructure, including power stations.
- Shmyhal warned that survival without water and sanitation is difficult beyond three days.
- Ukraine needs 500 million euros for energy system support to survive the winter.
- Shmyhal cited Russia's strategy as one of exhaustion to force Ukraine to capitulate.
- The attacks have significantly reduced Ukraine's electricity production capacity.
Points of divergence
- Shmyhal stated that Russia aims to break Ukrainian society through exhaustion and force leadership to sign a capitulation act. — tg_radiosvoboda
- Shmyhal reported that electricity production dropped to 12 GW during winter, down from 32 GW at the start of the full-scale invasion and 54.5 GW before 2014. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Shmyhal stated that Russia has destroyed or damaged over 80% of Ukrainian power plants. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Ukraine needs an additional 400 million euros to support Naftogaz, which is under Russian attack. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- Shmyhal: Russia will try to deprive Ukraine of water supply — Радио Свобода
- In Ukraine, they named the new goal of Russia the destruction of the country's water supply system — The Moscow Times