In Ukraine, where Russia's military aggression continues, serious power shortages associated with attacks on infrastructure facilities continue to affect civilian life.
On the other hand, in the southern province of Kherson, it is reported that Russia is building a defensive position in order to respond to a further reversal offensive by the Ukrainian army.
In Ukraine, serious power shortages continue due to attacks on infrastructure facilities by the Russian military, and the state-owned power company "Ukruenergo" announced on the 28th that it implemented emergency power outages in various places.
Under these circumstances, the installation of emergency tents where residents can temporarily stay in the event of a large-scale power outage is progressing in various places, and in the capital Kyiv, according to officials, more than 400 places have been installed as of the 28th. It means that it was done.
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said at a press conference on the 28th, "Russian President Putin destroyed basic services for the Ukrainian people, such as the power system and gas infrastructure, and turned winter itself into a weapon of war. I am trying to use it for
Meanwhile, in southern Ukraine, Russian forces are believed to be preparing for another Ukrainian counteroffensive after withdrawing troops from the strategic Kherson this month.
The American think tank "War Research Institute" pointed out on the 27th that the Russian side is building a large-scale defensive position on the east bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Province, while also deploying soldiers mobilized from the reserve.
"Russian forces believe that Ukrainian forces may cross the Dnipro River and launch a counterattack operation in the eastern part of Kherson Oblast, threatening an important land route to Crimea," the report said.
The Putin administration's attitude of sticking to control of the area adjacent to Crimea, which Russia unilaterally annexed eight years ago, is evident. It highlights that it is important, ”he said.