Russian attacks persist despite ceasefire on Ukraine's energy grid
Russian troops continue to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure, despite earlier agreements to halt such actions. In the Zaporizhzhia region, a high-voltage line has been damaged, and Ukraine is also enduring drone raids.
According to the Polish Press Agency, even with a memorandum in place to cease attacks on energy facilities, Russian forces are still targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. In the Zaporizhzhia region, a high-voltage line was damaged, as confirmed by Ukrainian authorities. Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional authorities, reported damage to allotment gardens due to shelling.
Throughout the night, Ukraine defended itself against intense drone raids. Russia deployed 131 unmanned aerial vehicles, including both strike and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down 57 Shahed-type drones, while contact with 45 was lost due to electronic warfare measures.
In Kharkiv, nighttime drone attacks led to fires. Ihor Terekhov, the city's mayor, reported that the Russians hit a private enterprise and damaged educational facilities and residential buildings. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
Russian troops also shelled localities near the front line in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Sumy regions. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed Russia's use of two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, but details about the effects of these attacks were not provided.
Agreements in Saudi Arabia
During recent talks in Saudi Arabia, Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt mutual attacks on energy infrastructure. Nevertheless, the situation in Ukraine remains tense, and attacks on key energy facilities continue.
The White House also communicated that during the talks held from March 23 to 25, the parties agreed to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea. It was also decided that the USA will continue engaging in the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian prisoners, and the return of forcibly displaced Ukrainian children.
