As The Moscow Times writes, the documents specify the facilities in detail, as well as the quantity and types of weapons needed to destroy them; this concerns electricity generation, heating, water supply, wastewater disposal, and interconnectors linking Ukraine’s power system with Europe.
Shmyhal said that separate plans have been prepared for Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and other major cities. According to him, these are two large documents with tables and a list of weapons — from ballistic missiles to jet and conventional drones.
Ukraine has already prepared for winter attacks: more than 200 concrete shelters have been built over priority facilities, and protective screens and nets against FPV drones are being installed. Together with partners, Kyiv is purchasing equipment for the rapid restoration of damaged infrastructure.
Shmyhal emphasized that it is impossible to fully protect the energy sector. He said that air defense provides about 90% protection, but during mass attacks even the remaining 10% of hits can lead to serious consequences.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the UN General Assembly that Kyiv would attack Russian energy infrastructure in winter if Moscow continues strikes on Ukrainian energy and heating facilities. On September 23, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, said that Moscow and Kyiv had expressed interest in a limited ceasefire that could cover energy and grain shipments, but Lavrov later said that Russia does not intend to suspend hostilities during the negotiations.
Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the Kremlin’s position, wrote that Vladimir Putin does not want to conclude an energy ceasefire agreement before winter, рассчитывая на усиление давления на Киев за счет ударов по украинской энергетике.
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