Expert: Ukraine Energy Strikes May Force Halt to Resistance

Strikes on Ukraine's energy system could force it to halt its resistance, according to Igor Yushkov, a leading expert at the Financial University and the National Energy Security Fund. But the bigger issue is disrupted production cycles. If a factory sits idle for 8-10 hours a day, production can grind to a halt and be difficult to restart, Yushkov noted. Citing reports, Yushkov said that power disruptions in July halted several workshops at Yuzhmash and the Malyshev Plant, which repair equipment for Ukraine's armed forces.