Kyiv: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Russia has not launched any new targeted strikes on Ukraine’s main energy infrastructure over the past day, offering brief relief to a power system already weakened by months of attacks and winter pressure.

Zelenskiy said power engineers are continuing repair work on facilities damaged in earlier strikes and are trying to keep electricity and heating running for households and businesses. He added that frontline energy sites were still coming under fire, but there had been no coordinated assault on major power plants or grid stations.

The pause in energy attacks appears to be temporary. According to Ukrainian and Western officials, it follows recent diplomatic contacts between Moscow and Washington. Russia has said any halt in attacks on energy targets was limited and time bound, while Ukraine hoped it would last longer to allow repairs before deeper winter cold sets in.

Despite the reduced pressure on major power facilities, Russian attacks have continued in other areas. Drone and missile strikes have hit transport routes, logistics hubs and industrial sites in several regions. In Dnipropetrovsk, a drone attack killed at least 12 miners and injured several others, one of the deadliest single incidents for workers in recent weeks.

Ukrainian officials say the shift in targeting suggests Russia is focusing more on disrupting supply lines and movement of goods rather than directly hitting power stations. Civilians in frontline regions continue to face shelling and air raids, and emergency services remain on high alert.

Zelenskiy said Ukraine is working with international partners to strengthen air defences and protect critical infrastructure. He also confirmed that preparations are under way for possible peace talks later this week, though he warned that fighting on the ground remains intense and unpredictable.

With winter still in full force, Ukraine’s government has urged people to use electricity carefully and follow safety instructions during air raid alerts. Authorities say the situation in the energy sector is stable for now, but they caution that any renewed large scale attack could quickly change conditions across the country.