CurrentReport Blog Russia’s Ministry of Defence has claimed that Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, striking targets 14 times in the past 24 hours. This follows the US-brokered agreement, under which both nations had committed to a 30-day moratorium on targeting energy facilities. The ministry, in a statement published on Telegram, accused Ukraine of escalating unilateral strikes using drones and artillery shells on Russian regions including Bryansk, Belgorod, Smolensk, Lipetsk, and Voronezh.
The Russian Defence Ministry also reported that the attacks caused significant damage in both Russian regions and parts of Ukraine’s Luhansk and Kherson regions, which are under Russian control. The ministry warned that the increase in attacks posed a significant threat to energy stability in the region.
In response, Ukraine’s military denied the accusations, calling the Russian reports “fake” and reiterating that its forces were strictly targeting military objectives. Ukraine has consistently maintained that it halted strikes on Russian energy facilities on March 18, following the mutual agreement between both nations.
The escalating tension over energy infrastructure violations comes despite the diplomatic effort spearheaded by US President Donald Trump, who brokered the 30-day ceasefire in March. The moratorium was part of broader diplomatic talks aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, both sides have exchanged accusations of breaching the deal, underscoring the fragile nature of the ceasefire.
As both nations continue to exchange allegations, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that could bring stability to the region.
