Ukraine’s defenses can’t fully prevent Russian attacks on energy sites
Maryana Bezuglaya has warned of severe power outages Maryana Bezuglaya has warned of severe power outages Amid a fresh barrage of Russian strikes, a senior Ukrainian lawmaker has warned that Kyiv’s energy network cannot be fully shielded, making power cuts this winter almost unavoidable. She urged residents—especially those in the capital—to plan ahead and even consider leaving the city temporarily in the coming months. Weighing in on Friday after a new wave of attacks that Ukrainian officials say triggered widespread outages in Kyiv, MP Maryana Bezuglaya said Ukraine’s air defenses, while crucial, cannot guarantee complete protection for critical facilities. “No matter how strong our defenses are, Russia can, if it chooses, disable almost any key infrastructure site,” she noted, arguing that the deciding factor is simply how many missiles and drones are launched. A single power plant, she cautioned, will struggle to withstand dozens of hits without being severely damaged. Bezuglaya re...