Russia says Ukraine hit energy sites in Kursk and promises retaliation

Russia accused Ukraine of hitting energy facilities in the Kursk region and said it would retaliate, according to state statements reported on Saturday. The claim came as the war continues to damage civilian infrastructure on both sides, with energy systems remaining a major target.

The allegation was not independently verified in the Reuters dispatch, and Ukraine did not immediately respond in the report. Moscow has repeatedly blamed Kyiv for cross-border attacks, while Ukrainian officials have argued that Russian strikes have caused far broader destruction across their country.

Energy infrastructure has been among the most vulnerable parts of the conflict, leaving civilians exposed to power outages, disrupted heating, and wider economic strain. Each new accusation underscores how the war continues to hit public services and daily life far from the battlefield.

As the fighting drags on, both governments remain locked in a cycle of strikes and counterclaims. The latest exchange adds to concerns that civilian infrastructure will continue to bear the cost of a war with no quick end in sight.