Tensions Rise: Ukraine Accused of Targeting Russian Energy Sites

Russia's Defence Ministry accuses Ukraine of targeting its energy facilities, despite an existing moratorium. Attacks reportedly include a gas station in Kursk, power facilities in Belgorod, and an attempted strike on a Saratov oil refinery. Reuters could not independently confirm these reports.

Russia's Defence Ministry has leveled serious accusations against Ukraine, alleging that Ukrainian forces targeted Russian energy infrastructure in the past day, violating a mutual agreement against such actions.

According to the Ministry, attacks were carried out against a gas metering station in the Kursk region, power facilities in Belgorod, and an attempted strike on an oil refinery in the Saratov region. However, the allegations remain unconfirmed as independent verification from Reuters was not possible at the time.

This development signifies escalating tensions and challenges the existing moratorium on attacking each other's energy infrastructure, adding further complexity to the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)