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October 21, 2022

Ukraine Orders Electricity Cuts Following Russian Attacks on Power Stations
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Ukraine faces a worsening energy crisis after a series of Russian
attacks on critical infrastructure brought nationwide shortages of power
and heat. On Thursday, authorities began limiting supplies of
electricity between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Officials say one-third of
Ukraine's power stations have been recently hit by missile and drone
attacks. In Washington, State Department spokesperson Ned Price on
Thursday cited "abundant evidence" that Iranian military trainers are
helping Russian forces carry out drone strikes.

Ned Price: "We assess that Iranian personnel, Iranian military
personnel, were on the ground in Crimea and assisted Russia in these
operations. Russia has received dozens of these UAVs so far and will
likely continue to receive additional shipments in the future. … We're
concerned that Russia may also seek to acquire advanced conventional
weapons from Iran."



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