An Amnesty International investigation revealed the "devastating impact" of Russian systematic attacks on the energy system, subjecting Ukrainians to situations of "extreme cruelty."
The organization collected testimonies from dozens of survivors enduring the harsh winter "without heating, electricity, or running water amid increasingly catastrophic humanitarian conditions."
Furthermore, the research revealed that many interviewed individuals had survived weeks with intermittent or nonexistent electricity supply during the "coldest winter since the Russian invasion began."
Russia Claims to Have Captured Another Ukrainian Settlement
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on Tuesday that its forces had captured the settlement of Zaliznychne in the Ukrainian region of Zaporizhia, as reported by the Russian state news agency RIA.
Reuters could not independently confirm the information from the battlefront.
Donetsk Refugee Kills Five People in Western Ukraine Displacement Center
A 72-year-old Ukrainian refugee from the eastern Donetsk region killed five other displaced individuals living with him in the facilities of a school in the Rivne region in northwestern Ukraine, using an axe and a hammer, as reported by the National Police of the country.
The fatal victims, two men aged 60 and 68, and three women aged 81, 78, and 56, died on the scene due to their injuries.
Estonia Warns of Russia's Military Buildup to Shift Power Balance in Europe
Estonia's foreign intelligence service stated that Russia is not planning a military attack against any NATO state this year or the next but is rushing to rebuild its forces as Europe accelerates its rearmament.
Russia's current objective is to "delay and hinder" the European rearmament process, according to the intelligence service.
Russia Launched 125 Drones in Latest Attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a total of 125 long-distance drones against Ukraine overnight, with most intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses, while some impacted various unidentified locations in Ukraine.