Ukraine says Russia targeted energy, gas infrastructures across regions

Energy Minister German Galushchenko wrote on Facebook: "Energy and gas infrastructure in different regions of Ukraine is again under massive rocket and drone fire."

He said: "Wherever possible, rescuers and power crews are working to eliminate the consequences. All necessary measures are taken to stabilize energy and gas supply."

He said Russia is trying to hurt ordinary Ukrainians.

He said: "Russia is trying to hurt ordinary Ukrainians by firing up energy and gas production capacity, failing to leave us without light and heat, causing the greatest harm to average citizens."

President Zelenskyy Reacts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russians targeted Ukrainian regions like Odesa, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Ternopil.

Sharing details about the attack, Zelenskyy wrote on X: "In total, the Russians used nearly 70 missiles, both cruise and ballistic, as well as almost 200 attack drones.'

"All of this was directed against infrastructure that ensures normal life. Currently, repair and restoration work is ongoing wherever needed," he said.

The President claimed residential buildings were also damaged in the attacks.

"In Kharkiv, a Russian missile hit close to an apartment building. People were injured. They are receiving the necessary assistance," he said.

Zelenskyy Urges Russia To Stop Such Attacks

Zelenskyy said  Russia should to stop such attacks against life.

"And this is something that can be effectively monitored. Silence in the skies – banning the use of missiles, long-range drones, and aerial bombs," he said.

Turkey Considering Sending Peacekeeping Troops To War-Torn Ukraine

Turkey may consider sending troops to the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if necessary, media reports said on Friday.

"The issue of contributing to a mission ... will be evaluated with all relevant parties if deemed necessary for the establishment of regional stability and peace," Turkish Defense Ministry sources told Daily Sabah.

The Ministry source made the remark amid the deteriorating relationship between Ukraine and the USA following a heated debate between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump during their meeting in the White House last week.

US Cuts Off Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine

Amid straining bonds since Trump assumed charge as the President for the second term, the US has cut off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.

Washington is pushing Russia and Ukraine towards peace talks that may help in ending the conflict.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said Wednesday that the U.S. had also, for the moment, ended sharing its intelligence with Kyiv, although it could be short-lived after Zelenskyy said his heated exchanges with Trump in the Oval Office had been “regrettable” and that Ukraine was ready for peace talks with Russia.

"I think on the military front and the intelligence front, the pause [that prompted Ukraine's president to respond] I think will go away," Ratcliffe told the Fox Business Network as quoted by Voice Of America.

"I think we'll work shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine as we have to push back on the aggression that's there, but to put the world in a better place for these peace negotiations to move forward," he said.

Since the start of the war in 2022, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with significant intelligence, including critical information its military needs for targeting Russian forces.

Ukraine Military Aid Paused

Earlier, the Donald Trump administration paused military aid to Ukraine, days after President Zelenskyy got involved in a fiery verbal spat with the US President during their meeting in the White House.