The Intelligence from The Economist Power play: electricity in Ukraine
Oct 27, 2022
Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent for The Economist, shares insights on Russia's devastating attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to severe power shortages as winter approaches. Jeff Carr, Science editor, discusses Bill Gates' ambitious plans to enhance food security in Africa through innovative agricultural techniques. The conversation highlights the pressing need for improved air defenses in Ukraine and the importance of empowering local scientists to tackle food challenges in Africa. It's a deep dive into resilience amid crises!
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Russia's Power Play
- Russia targets Ukraine's power grid, causing blackouts.
- This impacts Ukrainian households as winter approaches.
Disrupting Power Distribution
- Russia aims to cripple Ukraine's power grid by dividing it.
- This involves targeting electrical substations to prevent power distribution.
Dnipro Power Plant Attack
- In Dnipro, a power plant was hit by Russian missiles.
- Local teenagers interviewed by Matt Steinglass expressed a chilling indifference, stating they were "used to it".