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Is Russia trying to disrupt Ukraine's energy supply?

BBC Verify has been tracking Russian strikes on energy targets in the past months and industry experts have said Russia has been shifting its strategy - increasingly targeting power plants to try to disrupt energy supplies to Ukrainians.

What happened to Ukraine's power plants?

Power plants across the country - from the capital Kyiv to Odesa in the south and Vinnytsia in the west - have been hit. The power outages have meant many people have been left without heat, as temperatures fall below zero in many parts of Ukraine. Another power supplier, Yasno, says Ukrainians are likely to face power cuts until March.

What happened to Ukraine's heating & natural gas infrastructure in 2022?

Ukraine's district heating and natural gas infrastructure has also been targeted. Since 2022, 18 large combined heat and power (CHP) plants have been damaged or completely destroyed, along with more than 800 boiler houses. Some above-ground natural gas storage infrastructure has been damaged, although underground inventories remain unaffected.

Is Moscow targeting key Ukrainian power facilities?

Moscow has targeted key Ukrainian power facilities in recent days, leaving areas in at least three cities without power . A residential neighborhood in the capital Kyiv is experiencing power cuts and water outages, local energy company DTEK said on Facebook Tuesday.

What is happening in Ukraine's energy supply in winter?

As winter approaches, steady access to energy supply has become a major concern for cities across Ukraine. Since October 10, Russia has attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with waves of missile and drone attacks.

Does Russia attack Ukraine's power infrastructure?

Russia has carried out frequent and widespread attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, but one expert told BBC Verify that its tactics have changed in recent months.