Ukraine Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure as Dual Threat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy justified attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, arguing it funds weapon production. He stated that whether targeting energy or military assets, both serve as legitimate goals as they are intertwined. Zelenskiy emphasized the necessity of striking where Russia's financial resources for military operations originate.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kyiv | Updated: 08-02-2026 20:03 IST | Created: 08-02-2026 20:03 IST
Ukraine Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure as Dual Threat
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has clarified the rationale behind targeting Russian energy infrastructure, labeling it as a legitimate objective due to its financial role in weapons production. On Sunday, Zelenskiy explained that the energy sector's funding for military activities blurs the line between military and energy targets.

Addressing his strategy, Zelenskiy stated, "We do not have to choose between striking a military target or energy; both contribute to the same threat." He argued that Russian President Vladimir Putin's energy transactions are integral to his military capabilities, making attacks on these resources justified.

Zelenskiy concluded that striking the energy sector directly undermines the financial foundation supporting Russian military operations. "All of this is a legitimate target for us," he emphasized, reaffirming Ukraine's strategic stance against its adversary.

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