Ukraine war briefing: Russia planning ‘massive strikes’ on power plants days after its deadliest attack of the year
Russia’s defence ministry preparing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as death toll from warehouse strike rises to 38. What we know on day 1,650
TL;DR
- Russia's defense ministry is preparing for massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- A Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv has resulted in 38 deaths, with four people still missing.
- Russian strikes in Kyiv and eastern Ukraine have killed civilians, including children.
- A missile attack in Russia's Belgorod city killed two people, and another death was reported in Luhansk.
- Ukraine aims to bring forward an EU loan to cover its budget deficit and is testing drone interceptors.
- Ukraine is preparing for further talks with representatives of former US President Donald Trump.
- A NATO official stated Russia is increasing hybrid acts in Europe but sees no imminent threat of attack.