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Russia Batters Ukraine’s Energy Grid as Report Says U.S. Intelligence Backs Kyiv’s Strikes on Russian Refineries

Kyiv seeks stronger air defenses plus long‑range capabilities after a surge of Russian attacks knocked out power and water across multiple regions.

Overview

  • Ukraine reported more than 3,100 drones, 92 rockets and about 1,360 glide bombs launched by Russia in the past week, with outages hitting areas including Odesa, Chernihiv, Donetsk and the capital Kyiv.
  • The Financial Times reported, citing unnamed U.S. and Ukrainian officials, that U.S. intelligence has for months provided operational details to help Ukraine target Russian energy facilities, including route and timing guidance to evade air defenses.
  • Ukrainian long‑range strikes have repeatedly hit Russian oil infrastructure, with at least 16 of 38 refineries affected and more than one million barrels per day of refining capacity disrupted, according to multiple media reports.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky held two calls with President Donald Trump focusing on air defense and potential long‑range options such as Tomahawk cruise missiles, and a Ukrainian delegation will travel to Washington for talks on sanctions, energy and air defense.
  • Ukraine’s air‑defense efficiency is about 74 percent, authorities warned of rolling blackouts and delayed heating seasons, and France’s President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia’s infrastructure attacks while pledging support for restoration efforts.