Russian forces have systematically bombed coal-fired power stations, gas storage sites and substations in an effort to freeze Ukraine this winter, with each new strike making it harder for Ukrainians to get through the season with sufficient electricity and heat.

Source: German tabloid Bild

Details: Bild reported that 55-60% of gas infrastructure has been damaged. In October, three separate days of missile attacks destroyed part of Ukraine's heat generation. One Naftogaz gas facility has sustained six strikes.

Bild has cited Serhii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz of Ukraine, who said that the Russians will not stop and urged everyone to keep energy use to a minimum.

Bild explains that, in the event of a grid collapse, Ukraine faces a cold catastrophe. They cited unnamed officials in Kyiv who said that "the coming winter will be the hardest [yet]".

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Western allies to support Ukraine. German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche aims to continue topping up the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. Germany's contribution stands at €390 million and a further €60 million is earmarked.

Background:

• Earlier, the media reported that the heating season in Ukraine would begin as planned, with the government adopting all the necessary resolutions to enable this.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the heating season in Ukraine started on 28 October 2025.

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