Russia threatens massive attacks on Kyiv and increases infrastructure attacks
Quick Look
- Russia threatens massive attacks on Kyiv and calls on foreigners to leave the city.
- Deaths and injuries are reported in air strikes on Ukraine's energy and transport infrastructure, while Kiev responds with counterstrikes.
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Why It Matters
Russia is stepping up attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure as both sides battle logistics and energy facilities.
Moscow has been increasing its attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure for days and is warning foreign visitors and diplomats against staying in Kiev.
After Russia announced further targeted retaliatory attacks on Kiev and other Ukrainian cities, it is calling on foreigners and diplomats to leave the capital. In response to terrorist acts by the Ukrainian armed forces against the civilian population and civilian infrastructure, the Russian army is continuing its systematic attacks on military facilities, the Foreign Ministry in Moscow said.
Russia had recently increased its attacks on the infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. A bridge over the Dnipro River was hit in an airstrike on Saturday. The increasing attacks are severely disrupting the lives of Kiev's three million residents as the winter months approach.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine wants to increase its attacks on oil refineries in Russia. This is a reaction to a new Russian tactic to encourage residents of Kiev and other cities to flee.
According to Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Russian drones have landed on Moldovan territory.
According to the Ukrainian port authority, Russia attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in a Black Sea port in the Odessa region. One person was killed and three others were injured.
Due to the Black Sea ports blocked by Russia, Ukrainian agricultural exports have more than halved. In September exports fell to 2.4 million tons.
Ukraine is reportedly working to resolve a diplomatic dispute with South Korea following the handover of two North Korean prisoners of war.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine is using its new FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for calm and continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russian provocations.
According to authorities, five people were killed in massive Russian attacks on the Ukrainian energy supply on Wednesday night.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increased Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What long-term consequences will the bridge damage in Kyiv have for supply?
- How will the international community react to the new attacks?
