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Ukraine reports continued Russian strikes despite energy ceasefire agreement
Ukrainian authorities say Russia is persisting with attacks on energy infrastructure even as both sides maintain a tentative agreement to spare such facilities from bombardment. The alleged violations raise fresh doubts about the viability of the informal arrangement.
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Ukraine's leadership has accused Russia of breaching an informal 'energy ceasefire' by launching fresh strikes against the country's power grid and related infrastructure, undermining hopes that the two sides might find common ground on at least one aspect of the conflict.
The arrangement, never formally documented but tacitly observed at various points, had sought to limit attacks on energy facilities critical to civilian populations during winter months. Ukrainian officials said the latest barrage of Russian strikes represented a clear departure from that understanding.
Russia has not publicly acknowledged violating any such agreement, and claims about the ceasefire's status remain contested between the warring parties. The extent of damage from the reported attacks and the frequency of alleged violations have not been independently verified.
The breakdown, if confirmed, highlights the fragility of any tacit military understanding between Moscow and Kyiv. Energy infrastructure has become a focal point of the conflict, with both sides targeting power generation and distribution networks. Damage to such facilities has compounded humanitarian challenges for Ukrainian civilians facing winter conditions.