Day 239 Roundup: Rolling Blackouts Planned Throughout Ukraine; More Strikes on Energy Infrastructure

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Anti-Russia narrative

Russia's attacks on civilian infrastructure — namely on Ukrainian supplies of electricity, water, and heating — as winter approaches constitute war crimes. They must be met with a strong response from the international community.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia's response to Ukraine's actions has so far been restrained, but Moscow has repeatedly warned that its patience is not infinite. In the wake of ongoing terror attacks — including the strike on the Crimean Bridge — Russia's tough response has been long coming.

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