Ukraine Denies Russian Accusations of Energy Facility Strikes

The Ukrainian military refuted Russian claims of attacking energy facilities in Kursk, Bryansk, and Crimea, stating no such actions occurred. Russian defense officials previously reported these alleged strikes took place on March 25-26.

The Ukrainian military has strongly denied Russian allegations of conducting strikes on energy facilities located in the Kursk and Bryansk regions, as well as in the Russian-occupied territory of Crimea. These claims, made by Russia's defense ministry, were firmly rejected by Ukrainian officials.

On Wednesday, the general staff of Ukraine shared a statement via Telegram, asserting that no military actions were undertaken by Kyiv's troops targeting Russian energy infrastructure on the dates mentioned. This contradicts the earlier accusations made by the Russian defense ministry.

The conflicting narratives add to the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, following Russia's recent communications accusing Ukraine of direct military aggression.

(With inputs from agencies.)