Russia’s Attempt to Paralyze Ukraine’s Energy Sector Fails Miserably, According to UK Ministry of Defense

LONDON, KOMPAS.com – Russia’s attempt to paralyze Ukraine’s energy sector with multiple long-range attacks in winter appears to have failed miserably.

This was revealed by the British Ministry of Defense through its intelligence information update on Twitter on Saturday (8/4/2023).

The British Ministry of Defense said Russia had been carrying out large-scale long-range attacks since October 2022.

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However, large-scale air raids have become rare since early March this year.

“Small scale attacks (with less than 25 rounds) are continuing, but are likely to have a much smaller impact on the UES (integrated energy system),” the UK Ministry of Defence wrote.

The British Ministry of Defense said, Ukrainian network operator companies are continuously looking for replacement transformers and other important components.

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“Transporting and installing these components is a major logistical challenge, particularly high-voltage transformers that weigh at least 100 tons,” wrote the UK Ministry of Defence.

Now, Ukraine’s energy situation is likely to improve with the arrival of warmer weather.

“Planning and preparations for the coming winter season appear to have begun,” the Ministry of Defence continued.

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Meanwhile, when the Russian-Ukrainian war entered its 409th day, 31 Ukrainian children who had been taken by Russia were sent home.

As many as 31 children who were illegally brought to Russia from territories occupied by Moscow, returned to Ukraine on Saturday (8/4/2023).

“Today we welcome home 31 more children who were illegally taken by Russia from the occupied territories,” wrote Mykola Kuleba, head of the Save Ukraine charity, on social media.

The children were taken from the Kharkiv and Kherson regions, said Save Ukraine which is fighting against the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children.

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