- Russia's defense ministry announced preparation of 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as retaliation for Kyiv's drone campaign.
- A missile attack on Belgorod killed two and injured 16, with acting governor Alexander Shuvayev reporting the deaths.
- The deaths followed Ukraine's hit on a commercial facility, setting ablaze seven warehouses in Belgorod.
- Ozon reported a logistics hub and sorting facility in Belgorod also came under attack, triggering a fire and injuries.
- Russia's defense ministry reiterated plans for 'massive strikes' days after a devastating attack on a warehouse near Kyiv.
- The death toll from the Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv rose to 38, with four missing, marking the deadliest attack this year.
- Ukrainian officials said the strike hit an ammunition storage facility in Myla, causing fires and explosions.
- Zelenskyy launched an investigation into how the ammunition was stored near people, calling it 'terrible negligence.'
Russia's defense ministry has announced preparations for massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, framing it as retaliation for Kyiv's drone attacks on Russian commercial entities. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described these strikes as an appropriate response to Ukraine's escalation against Russia's civilian economy.12
The announcement follows a missile attack in Belgorod that resulted in two fatalities and 16 injuries, according to acting governor Alexander Shuvayev. This incident occurred after Ukraine targeted a commercial facility in Belgorod, igniting fires in several warehouses.3
In a separate incident, a Russian strike on a warehouse near Kyiv marked the deadliest attack of the year, with the death toll rising to 38 and four individuals still missing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling it a result of negligence in storing explosives near populated areas. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the ammunition storage.79
As winter approaches, Ukrainian officials warn of a potential energy crisis, emphasizing the need for robust protection of critical infrastructure. Zelenskyy has highlighted the importance of ensuring operational energy facilities to withstand the harsh winter ahead, stating, "Winter is coming, obviously, and the last winter was very hard for Ukraine... This one would be no easier — and probably even harder," according to national security experts.8
“The missile attack on Belgorod also injured 16, with acting governor Alexander Shuvayev reporting that Sunday's deaths followed a Ukrainian hit on a commercial facility that set ablaze seven warehouses. Russia's defense ministry described the planned strikes as retaliation for Kyiv's drone campaign against online retailers Wildberries and Ozon.”
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