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Russia says it struck Ukrainian energy facilities

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Posted on January 2, 2025

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Facilities

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it had attacked energy facilities in Ukraine that support Kyiv's military-industrial complex.

The Russian Defence Ministry said that over the last 24 hours it had used its air force, drones, missiles and artillery to target energy facilities, military airfields and Ukrainian military personnel across multiple locations.

Reuters could not independently confirm the extent of the attacks or the damage they inflicted.

Russia regularly reports such strikes, describing recent ones as retaliation for Kyiv's use of Western-supplied missiles to strike deep into Russian territory

The ministry also reported that Russian troops had downed a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet, 97 drones and six U.S.-supplied HIMARS missiles overnight.

(Reporting by Maxim Rodionov; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

Key Takeaways

Russia claims to have attacked Ukrainian energy facilities.
The strikes are said to support Kyiv's military-industrial complex.
Various military methods were used, including drones and missiles.
Russia reports downing a Ukrainian fighter jet and drones.
The attacks are described as retaliation for Ukrainian missile use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The article discusses Russia's claimed strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities and military infrastructure.

What methods did Russia use in the strikes?

Russia used air force, drones, missiles, and artillery in the strikes.

What was the reported retaliation for?

The strikes were reported as retaliation for Kyiv's use of Western-supplied missiles.

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