Ukraine's war-damaged power grid struggles under soaring heat

As deadly heat sweeps across Europe, Ukraine's power grid faces a critical test. According to France 24, Russian drone and missile attacks since February twenty twenty-two have devastated the country's energy infrastructure, causing tens of billions of dollars in damage. The war-damaged grid cannot handle demand surges during extreme temperatures. Widespread power outages threaten access to air conditioning and medical equipment when they're needed most.

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