Ukrainians are adapting to live under a daily blackout schedule after Russia destroyed almost half of the country’s energy facilities, CNN reports.
Since 22 March, Russia has renewed its missile terror on Ukraine and inflicted $1 billion in losses on the power industry.
This year, Moscow began specifically targeting thermal power plants, hydroelectric power stations, and energy storage facilities—a marked shift in tactics from the winter of 2023 to 2024 when the attacks were less precise and the damage easier to repair.
This happened due to better weapons Russia has been using to hit thin Ukrainian air defenses. Officials have also acknowledged that blackouts this winter cannot be avoided but only minimized.
Ukraine is trying to rebuild as many facilities as it can using parts from decommissioned power plants in Europe. Meanwhile, energy companies are securing as many generators and gas turbines as possible to support critical…
