**Russia Launches Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine‘s Energy System**
On November 28, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting power plants and other critical facilities. The attack was carried out by drones and missiles, causing widespread damage and disrupting electricity supplies across the country.
According to reports, nearly 100 drones and 90 missiles were launched against Ukraine overnight, with many of them hitting key energy targets. Emergency blackouts have been introduced in several regions as a result, leaving thousands without power.
**Netherlands Delivers Patriot Air Defense Launchers to Ukraine**
In response to Russia’s intensifying attacks, the Netherlands has delivered three new Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine. The delivery is seen as a crucial boost to Ukraine’s air defenses, which have been struggling to cope with the scale of Russian aggression.
The Patriot system is capable of intercepting and destroying airborne threats, including drones and missiles. Its arrival in Ukraine is expected to help protect vital infrastructure and save lives.
**US Intelligence Says Nuclear Attack Unlikely Despite Putin’s Threats**
Despite Russia’s recent nuclear doctrine updates and criticism from Kremlin officials, US intelligence assessments suggest that a nuclear attack by Russia is unlikely. The assessments were made after Washington eased restrictions on Ukraine’s use of US-made weapons to strike deep into Russian territory.
Intelligence officials have reportedly concluded that the easing of restrictions did not increase the risk of a nuclear escalation. However, they do expect Russia to expand its campaign of sabotage against European facilities in an attempt to pressure the West for support of Ukraine.
**Russian Troops Operated Torture Chamber in Belarus in 2022**
A recent investigation by the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) has uncovered evidence that Russian troops operated a torture chamber in Belarus last year. The facility was reportedly used to hold and abuse Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians abducted from Ukraine.
The BIC investigation revealed that the torture chamber was located on state-owned property near the border with Ukraine, and that it was operational until early May 2022. Human rights activists have condemned the findings as “among the most brutal” cases of treatment they have seen during the conflict.
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