Media: Kremlin plans to drive Ukrainians out of cities by depriving them of light, heat and water

Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a secret Russian document outlining a plan to destroy the energy and utility infrastructure of Ukrainian cities, forcing residents to leave en masse. The Guardian reported this on October 16. The document was likely prepared by analytical units linked to the Russian military or intelligence services. According to calculations, Kyiv could lose over 90% of its electricity, with outages lasting up to 20 hours a day.

Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a secret Russian document detailing a plan to destroy the energy and utility infrastructure of Ukrainian cities, aiming to force residents to leave en masse. The Guardian reported this on October 16. The document describes strikes on power plants, substations, heating, and water supply systems. It was likely prepared by analytical units linked to the Russian military or intelligence services. According to calculations, Kyiv could lose over 90% of the electricity it relies on during winter. In the worst-case scenario, outages could last up to 20 hours a day. Russia has already attacked thermal power plants TEC-4, TEC-5, the Trypilska TPP, and a key substation. Political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko believes Moscow will try to break Ukraine this winter.