Tag: Energy Security
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Kyiv Plunged into Darkness as Russia Targets Ukraine’s Energy Sector
Overview: Kyiv’s Blackout and the Scale of the Attack Early Friday, Kyiv was plunged into darkness as the Ukrainian capital faced a “massive” strike attributed to Russia’s intensified assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The attack, described by the Ukrainian air force as a large-scale use of drones and missiles, disrupted power and water supplies and…
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Russian Strikes Knock Out Power Across Kyiv as Ukraine Faces Widespread Blackouts
Kyiv Shrouded in Darkness as Strikes Hit Energy Infrastructure Overnight, Moscow’s forces intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing widespread power cuts in Kyiv, the capital. Ukrainian authorities described the strikes as a coordinated effort aimed at crippling critical infrastructure and sowing disruption. The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed that at least nine people…
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Russia’s Drone Assault on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Sparks Power Outages and International Calls for Air Defence Support
Breakdown of the Attack and Immediate Impacts President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described a sweeping overnight strike in which Russia deployed more than 450 drones and 30 missiles against Ukraine’s energy sector. The assault led to power outages across nine regions, including parts of Kyiv, and disrupted water supplies in sectors east of the Dnipro River. In…
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Kyiv Power Cuts as Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Capital
Night of disruption in Kyiv: power cuts and damage Overnight, a wave of Russian missiles and drones targeted energy infrastructure across Ukraine, with Kyiv bearing the brunt. The capital saw widespread power cuts as emergency crews raced to assess damage and begin repairs. Ukraine’s capital city officials described the strikes as part of a broader…
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East Coast Gas Reservation on the Table as Australia Looks to Secure Supply
Australia considers an east coast gas reservation In a developing policy debate, Australian energy leaders are openly discussing the possibility of an east coast gas reservation. The idea would set aside a portion of domestic gas for national use or regulated pricing, aiming to protect consumers while supporting industrial users and energy providers. The proposal…
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Australia Eyes East Coast Gas Reservation: Labor Says Policy Is ‘Totally on the Table’
Australia considers a bold move on gas security Australia’s energy policy debate has shifted toward ensuring stable gas supplies for both industry and households. In a recent briefing, Resources Minister Madeleine King stated that an east coast gas reserve is “totally on the table.” Her comments came in response to talks sparked by BlueScope chief…
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Pangasinan Town Open to Hosting Nuclear Power Plant Under New PhilAtom Law
Overview: Labradorhunts for a modern energy future In the Philippines’ push toward a diversified energy mix, Labrador, a town in Pangasinan, has signaled openness to hosting a nuclear power facility. The announcement comes in the wake of Republic Act 12305, known as the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act or the PhilAtom Law, which lays…
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Pangasinan Town Open to Hosting Nuclear Power Plant
Pangasinan Town Embraces the Idea of a Nuclear Power Plant In a move that highlights growing national interest in diversified energy sources, the town of Labrador in Pangasinan has signaled openness to hosting a nuclear power facility. The development comes on the heels of the Philippines passing Republic Act 12305, known as the Philippine National…
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Ukraine launches what it calls the biggest drone attack of the war, targeting Crimea’s oil depots and a major explosives plant
Ukraine has intensified its nighttime campaign against Russia, reporting one of the war’s largest drone assaults that targeted critical infrastructure in occupied Crimea and a major explosives plant deep inside Russian territory. Kyiv’s claim of staging the “biggest drone attack” of the war follows a series of strikes that Ukrainian officials say aim to disrupt…
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Russian drones and missiles bombard Lviv, Ukraine: a city under siege
Unprecedented aerial assault hits Lviv Sunday’s bombardment of Lviv, a western Ukrainian city long considered one of the safest near the Polish border, marked one of the most sustained strikes since Russia’s full‑scale invasion began. Over five hours, Russian Shahed drones and missiles pounded the city and surrounding region, shattering the calm that has kept…