Russia Launches Massive Missile, Drone Attack on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure

On March 7, Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack targeting Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure, coinciding with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a truce regarding critical infrastructure attacks. The assault resulted in multiple injuries across the country, particularly in Kharkiv, where civilian facilities were struck, injuring several individuals, including children. Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko condemned the strikes, asserting that Russia aims to inflict suffering on ordinary citizens by crippling energy production and services. This aggressive campaign marks a continuation of Russia's strategy to undermine Ukraine's energy security, with over 30 similar attacks reported since the start of the full-scale invasion. Despite ongoing efforts for peace negotiations with the U.S. and discussions about a potential partial truce, Russian attacks persist. Emergency services are actively working to mitigate the damage from these strikes, which have caused considerable disruption to energy supplies.