Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on substations are ‘nuclear terrorism’, says Ukraine

Ukraine's foreign ministry condemned Russian attacks on civilian energy facilities, calling them nuclear terrorism and violations of international law. These strikes targeted substations crucial for supplying power to nuclear plants, leading to disruptions at several facilities. The UN warned that attacks on energy infrastructure threaten a severe winter crisis for civilians. G7 energy ministers jointly condemned these actions and pledged support for Ukraine's energy needs. Meanwhile, Ukrainian special forces are engaged in intense fighting in Pokrovsk, a strategically vital city in the east. Russia claims to have surrounded Ukrainian forces in the area, with Pokrovsk being a key objective for further advances. Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted drones targeting Moscow and other regions. Separately, Berlin's Brandenburg airport suspended flights due to unidentified drones, a recurring incident across Europe with some nations blaming Russia.