Massive attack on Ukraine’s energy sector: Dutch FM says Putin not interested in peace

He shared his remarks on the social media platform X, Ukrinform reports.

"On Christmas morning, Russia launched another massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector. This malicious timing shows that Putin is not interested in peace, only in the destruction of Ukraine. In 2025, we will remain committed to st this cruel aggression," the post said.

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Early on December 25, Ukraine's massive missile attack forced Ukraine's state electricity transmission system erator, Ukrenergo, to implement measures to limit electricity consumption across the country. The attack targeted facilities erated by energy company DTEK, causing severe damage to thermal power plant (TPP) equipment.

President Vodymyr Zelensky confirmed the scale of the attack, noting that Russia fired over 70 missiles and deployed more than 100 attack drones.