Sat Mar 29 07:51:46 UTC 2025: ## Ceasefire Broken as Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations of Energy Infrastructure Attacks

**KYIV, March 29, 2025** – Tensions escalated today as both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a US-brokered ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure. Volodymyr Kohut, governor of Ukraine’s Poltava region, alleged that Russian forces damaged warehouses belonging to Naftogaz, the state gas producer. The Russian Defence Ministry swiftly countered these claims, asserting that Ukrainian forces, using US-supplied HIMARS rockets, struck a gas measuring station in Sudzha, Kursk region, and a separate location in Bryansk, causing a power outage. Both sides’ accusations remain unverified, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict. The incident marks a significant breach of the fragile ceasefire agreement and raises concerns about the potential for further escalation.

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