Russian forces intensified attacks on Ukraine’s logistics infrastructure over 24 hours, with railway facilities emerging as the primary target, according to a statement by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The renewed assault came even as Ukrainian authorities confirmed the full restoration of the national energy system following a recent technical failure, highlighting a shift in Moscow’s focus toward disrupting transport and supply chains.
“I held a coordination call on the situation in Ukraine. As of today, Ukrainian energy workers and repair crews have fully restored the energy system to its pre-incident state before Saturday’s technical failure,” Zelenskyy said.
The Ukrainian president said the update followed a high-level coordination call involving security, defence, and infrastructure officials.
He noted that while the power system is currently stable, the broader security and humanitarian situation remains severely strained due to ongoing Russian strikes and extreme winter conditions.
Railways at the Centre of the Assault – Zelenskyy
According to the Ukrainian president, Russian attacks over the past day were concentrated on logistics corridors, particularly the railway network.
Strikes were reported in the Dnipro region and in Zaporizhzhia, where railway facilities were directly hit.
“As on previous days, the Russian army remains focused on terror against our logistics – primarily railway infrastructure,” Zelenskyy said. He added that the attacks are designed to disrupt civilian mobility, military logistics, and the delivery of essential goods across the country.
In response, specific operational tasks were issued to the Commander of the Air Force, the Minister of Defence, and the head of the national railway operator, Ukrzaliznytsia.
Zelenskyy stressed the urgency of these measures, stating, “I expect these tasks to be carried out today.”
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Energy System Restored but Risks Persist
Despite the escalation in logistics attacks, Ukrainian energy workers and repair crews have restored the electricity system to its condition prior to Saturday’s technical failure. Zelenskyy confirmed that the system is now functioning normally.
“As of today, Ukrainian energy workers and repair crews have fully restored the energy system to its pre-incident state,” he said, while cautioning that “given the extremely cold weather and the impact of Russian strikes, all challenges remain serious.”
Over the same 24-hour period, Russia carried out new attacks on energy facilities in frontline and border communities. However, Ukrainian authorities reported no targeted missile or drone strikes against major energy infrastructure during that time.
Heating, Communications, and Civilian Impact
In Kyiv, more than 200 buildings remain without heating, largely due to technical accidents rather than direct strikes. Repair teams from across the country have been deployed, with over 200 crews working to restore heating services in the capital.
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Zelenskyy said he had instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs and local administrations to inspect all assistance and warming points nationwide. “Regardless of how actively these points have been used in recent days, they must be fully prepared throughout the entire cold spell,” he said.
Communications resilience has also become a concern. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, one in ten telecom base stations fails during power outages, particularly in rural areas. Zelenskyy emphasized that “communications must be stable,” ordering checks on all base stations.
Regional Power Challenges Continue
Power supply difficulties persist in several regions, including Kropyvnytskyi, Poltava, Dnipro, Cherkasy, parts of Odesa region, and communities along the Russian border. Ukrenergo has been instructed to adjust brownouts in areas with a high number of homes dependent on electric heating.
Zelenskyy concluded by acknowledging the efforts of frontline workers, saying, “Everything possible is being done to support people,” and thanking energy workers, utility services, emergency responders, and businesses for sustaining communities amid continued attacks.
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