Ukrainians are bracing for worst wartime winter of airstrikes
- United Nations investigators warned on Sept 21 that escalating infrastructure attacks by Russia and Ukraine are leaving civilians increasingly vulnerable as winter approaches, expressing fear of repeating last winter's suffering.
- During the 2025-2026 winter, temperatures plunged to minus 20 deg C as Russian armed forces launched systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with the Human Rights Council commission citing testimony about apartments falling to the point where many developed health problems, including psychological conditions.
- Millions of civilians endured prolonged power outages and heating shortages as intensifying strikes targeted factories, warehouses, energy infrastructure, and ships in the Black Sea, resulting in increased civilian casualties and destruction.
- President Donald Trump pushed for an energy truce last week, which The Kremlin hailed as a "good idea," while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country was "ready to support de-escalation" if Russia agreed.
- Despite the proposed truce, the warring sides have yet to confirm their participation in any energy agreements, and investigators remain unable to verify specific reported incidents on the ground due to lack of access.
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As winter approaches in Ukraine, Russia seems to be preparing an intensification of its strikes, according to Bloomberg. Since August, Moscow has favoured jet drones, potentially to store missiles...
The upcoming cold, due to poor preparations, may turn into "the winter of the Day of Judgment" for Ukraine, said Ukrainian expert Oleg Popenko. Because of poor preparation for the upcoming colds and the vulnerability of the energy infrastructure, Ukraine may face catastrophic consequences in winter, transmitting TASS. "We have come closer to the winter of the Day of Judgment. Last winter, when Kiev was in a terrible situation, we may just feel l…
EADaily, 21 September 2026. Ukraine needs warm weather and an energy truce during the heating season, otherwise winter may seem like an easy walk, as announced by Oleg Popenko, head of the Union of Consumers of Utilities.
UN investigators warn of severe winter in Ukraine due to attacks on energy.
UN commission says millions endured prolonged power outages, heating shortages during severe winter of 2025-26
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