Russian attacks paralyze Ukrainian gas supply – Zelensky calls for more weapons

Russian forces have once again attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, this time focusing on gas facilities. According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, more than 300 drones and dozens of missiles were fired at targets across the country on Thursday night.

Several facilities were damaged, affecting domestic gas supplies and forcing Kyiv to consider increasing imports.

The head of the energy company Naftogaz warned that there had already been six major attacks this month alone. Ukraine has also restricted electricity supplies to industry and called on the population to save energy.

The Russian Defense Ministry described the attacks as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia. Kiev, in turn, is intensifying its own operations, including an attack on a Russian refinery in Saratov.

In this context, Zelensky is calling on the West for more weapons and wants to push for concrete support during his visit to the US.

(reuters, lup)