Overview
- Following a briefing with Defence Intelligence chief Oleh Ivashchenko, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said intelligence points to preparations for new Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector.
- Ukraine’s military intelligence reported that Russia is considering attacks on electricity transmission substations that ensure the operation of nuclear power plants.
- The agency said the intended effect would be to disconnect nuclear units from the national grid, leaving civilians without electricity and heating.
- Intelligence noted that by mid-January 2025 Russian forces had conducted reconnaissance of ten critical energy facilities across nine regions as part of a broader pressure campaign.
- Zelenskyy characterized the plans as an effort to force unacceptable demands during winter and said Kyiv will provide available information to partners whose influence could help.