From Kyiv to Latvia — Russia's plan for winter revealed
Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a secret Russian document outlining a plan for the systematic destruction of Ukraine's energy system in winter. Targets include thermal and nuclear power plants, water supply, and heating in major cities. Simultaneously, Latvia faces a migrant flow, which according to an investigation, is orchestrated by Russian intelligence services to destabilize the country before elections.
Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a secret Russian document revealing a large-scale plan to destroy Ukraine's energy system during the winter. The document, presented by Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal to European partners and described in a New York Times investigation, envisions launching up to 1,000 missiles, penetrating munitions, and drones. Targets include not only thermal power plants but also three operating nuclear power plants and the water supply system. The plan aims to reduce electricity and heating supply in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa by 90%, which is intended to cause a humanitarian crisis. Ukrainian experts note the critical vulnerability of the infrastructure: by the end of summer, capacity was about 15 gigawatts, and the plan aims to destroy exactly this volume. Simultaneously, according to the investigation, Russia and Belarus are conducting an operation to funnel migrants across the borders of Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. Latvia has faced an unusually large flow, with over 11,000 people denied entry. Two underground tunnels were discovered under the border fence. The goal is said to be destabilizing Latvia before parliamentary elections. Latvia launched Operation "Werewolf" and strengthened border security. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied the allegations.