Ukraine: Russia providing Iran with Israeli energy grid targets
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Russian intelligence has reportedly provided Iran with a detailed list of 55 critical energy infrastructure targets in Israel, enabling precision missile strikes on key sites, including the Orot Rabin power station.
- The targeted infrastructure is categorized into three levels based on strategic importance, with the potential to cause widespread and prolonged energy blackouts due to Israel's isolated power grid.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is sharing battlefield knowledge and military technology, including drone components, with Iran to strengthen its regional ally and divert attention from the war in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian officials suggest the intelligence transfer aims to provoke a new crisis in the Middle East, drawing international focus away from the conflict in Ukraine.
- In response, Russian ambassador Anatoly Viktorov emphasized ongoing security discussions between Russia and Israel, highlighting longstanding contacts and cooperation on national security issues.
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