Tensions Rise: Accusations of Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Energy

Russia's Defence Ministry claims Ukraine launched six strikes on Russian energy infrastructure despite a U.S.-brokered truce. Both nations have accused each other of breaching the ceasefire aimed at peaceful resolutions. Reuters was unable to independently confirm these reports.

Russia's Defence Ministry has publicly accused Ukraine of orchestrating six attacks on its energy infrastructure within a 24-hour period, allegedly violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

Despite these serious allegations, Reuters was unable to independently verify the battlefield reports.

This mutual antagonism comes after a recent U.S. initiative to establish a moratorium on such attacks, as part of a broader strategy to promote peace between the two nations. Both countries have previously blamed each other for such violations.

(With inputs from agencies.)