Zelenskyy warns of more Russian missile attacks on Ukraine

Ukraine braces for more Russian attacks on critical infrastructure as utility workers work to restore power, water, and heat in Kyiv.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of new Russian missile attacks on his country, urging defense forces and citizens to be prepared to withstand a new week of strain on the power grid.

The warning on Sunday came as snow fell in Kyiv and temperatures hovered around freezing with fog forecast overnight.

City authorities said workers were close to completing the restoration of power, water and heat, but high consumption levels meant some blackouts had been imposed. Millions in and around Kyiv were coping with disruptions caused by waves of Russian air raids.

“We understand that the terrorists are planning new strikes. We know this for a fact,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address. “And as long as they have missiles, they, unfortunately, will not calm down.”

Zelenskyy said the coming week could be as difficult as the previous week when attacks on electricity infrastructure subjected Ukrainians to the most acute power cuts since Russian troops invaded in February.

“Our defense forces are getting ready. The entire country is getting ready,” he said. “We have worked out all the scenarios, including with our partners.”

There was no immediate response from Moscow to Zelenskyy’s claims.

Agencies