Russia has changed its approach to attacks on Ukraine's energy system, Deputy General Director of the company for the production of electronic warfare equipment, said Sergey Khrapchinsky.
Now the occupiers are inflicting massive combined attacks from different directions, combining drones and missiles.
Attacks from different directions and greater density of attacks
According to Khrapchinsky, the Russians increased the number of simultaneous launches drones and missiles to complicate the operation of Ukrainian air defence systems.
Strikes are now being carried out from different directions at the same time, and at times when anti-aircraft systems rechargeable.
«Russia knows where our air defences are located and how long it takes to reload. They are trying to use this to break through the defences and inflict maximum damage,» Khrapchynsky said.
Energy distribution facilities in the crosshairs
Previously, the main goals were large substations and transmission lines, now the Russian Federation focused on regional energy companies.
We are talking about regional power distribution companies and local distribution stations, which were unable to strengthen their defences due to a lack of funding.
«The Russians have shifted their focus from the transmission system to the distribution system. This directly affects cities and regions, leaving people without electricity», he added.
Ukraine strengthens protection of energy sector
According to the expert, Ukrainian companies, together with the government, are working on expanding the air defence network and protecting critical facilities, In particular Strengthening transformer substations and backup power lines.
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