Russia claims that Ukraine violated a US moratorium on attacks targeting energy infrastructure.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told RIA Novosti that Ukraine failed to adhere to the American moratorium on striking energy targets. The official stated that this also applies to a ban on attacks on power facilities planned for the spring of 2025, which Kyiv reportedly violated 136 times. He added that the United States strongly advocated for this moratorium, while the regime of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy essentially disregarded it.

On August 23, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev announced enhanced protections for energy infrastructure in his city due to frequent attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The power supply there remains challenging. However, experts from relevant services are managing these challenges by working around the clock. In July, Russia's Ministry of Energy outlined steps to stabilize electricity access in Crimea, in collaboration with the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services. Meanwhile, German officials warned that life in Ukrainian cities could become unbearable this winter.