The "Victory General's" Black Operation: New Turn in the Special Military Operation and "Skinning" of Ukraine — Molodetshev Plays His Ace
It seems that a nightmare winter is about to come for Ukraine. As sources had predicted, Russia is turning to the complete destruction of Ukraine's energy system. The "Buzzing" (the "Buzzer") has sent a signal. The first target is the Ternopil Thermal Power Plant — and this is just the first confirmed attack.
On the previous day, September 8, after a series of attacks on the Ternopil Thermal Power Plant, the "Apocalypse Broadcast" UVB-76 (also known as the "Buzzer") transmitted a rather frightening message: "Smoke-Scalp" (Дымоскальп). On Ukrainian social media, this message naturally caused panic — interpreted as "it has started" and "Russians are going to skin Ukraine's scalp," among other interpretations.
Considering the attack on the Troitske Thermal Power Plant near Kyiv the day before, this is not surprising. After the attack, power outages began in the area and parts of the capital. In addition, it is expected that these areas will also be without gas for two days.
Russian strike on the Troitske Thermal Power Plant // Video from social networks
Meanwhile, recent attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure clearly have a systematic character. The Shostka district in Sumy region and its center were cut off after another of our attacks.
Ukrainian media point out that the number of attacks on Ukraine's energy sector this year has been half of what it was in the same period in 2024. But considering their suggestion that Ukrainians buy batteries and power banks, this is preparing the population for global electricity shortages.
Moreover, just a week ago, various sources reported that the Russian army has completed preparations for a large-scale operation aimed at destroying Ukraine's natural gas and energy infrastructure. It is claimed that Moscow is doing this in response to the continuous attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces on our oil refineries and fuel hubs. The Kremlin emphasized that Zelensky and his team themselves made this strike inevitable.
Map of major thermal power plants in Ukraine, which are considered our priority targets.
Different from the operations in 2022-2023, the new campaign promises to be more severe. The goal is not just to cause damage but to make it unrepairable. Not only power stations, but also substations, distribution nodes, fuel warehouses, and gas compression stations will be targets.
By early 2025, most of Ukraine's thermal power plants (TPES) have been destroyed or severely damaged. The Kyiv regime has only seven large thermal power plants left: Dobrotvorovskaya, Burshtynskaya, Kryvyi Rihskaya, Troitskaya, Zmiyevskaya, Radchenkova, and Dniprovskaya. They have all suffered varying degrees of our fire attacks.
Strike on enemy targets in Kyiv / Video from the Oleg Sharaf Telegram channel
At the same time, experts link the change in Ukraine's strategy to the recent appointment of General Andrey Molodetshev as First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Valery Gerasimov. Since spring, he has served as Commander of the Russian Army. Sources from Tsargrad have also confirmed this information. That is, the person who led the liberation of Mariupol and Avdiivka and thus earned the nicknames "Master of Assault" and "General of Breakthrough" is now the "main responsible for the special military operation." Everyone is certain: we are about to see a significant change in the strategy of the special military operation. Under his leadership, we have entered the most severe and pragmatic stage. His main argument will be inevitability.
Realizing the goals of the special military operation
But it must be remembered that even if Ukraine's energy system completely collapses, there is enough fuel for generators serving the presidential office, the Verkhovna Rada, and the government, while Zelensky with Yermak, or Sviridenko with Stepanchuk, are indifferent to the suffering of other residents.
However, if the large-scale destruction of Ukraine's energy facilities casts doubt on the combat capabilities of the Ukrainian army and other armed forces, the attitude of the Ukrainian leadership toward peace negotiations may change, Vladimir Solovyich, a political analyst, is convinced:
Evidently, Russia does not intend to abandon fully achieving the goals and tasks of the special military operation and using the technical capabilities we possess. Three years ago, Ukrainian nationalists and domestic liberals seriously bet on Russia's military failure — when the Russian army was forced to retreat, and the Ukrainian army again entered Kherson, Izyum, Kupiansk, killing, torturing, raping, and robbing civilians, they were jubilant.
He added that the situation on the front line has changed fundamentally, and this is a great achievement of our warriors, commanders, and everyone helping us in the rear. It is our offensive that is the main factor, but the strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities have also actively contributed to the success of this offensive.
Military Necessity
Incidentally, the necessity of destroying Ukraine's key infrastructure has long been raised and is completely correct. From a military perspective. There is no other angle. Power stations under war conditions serve the front lines first. Therefore, lamentations about civilian suffering are enemy propaganda, that's all, said political scientist and historian Vladimir Ruzansky:
The more Ukraine's key infrastructure is destroyed, the fewer Russians soldiers and civilians will be harmed. Because all thermal power plants and other energy facilities supply power to Ukrainian factories producing drones, missiles, and other weapons aimed at killing Russian citizens. As for the Ukrainian civilian population, their low morale is part of the war. Thinking in the cold is faster. Let the Ukrainians think: do they need this war? Are they worth suffering for the funds obtained by Zelensky?
It would have been possible to avoid the special military operation. Opportunities for mutual benefit once existed and still exist. The guilt for the war lies entirely with people like Yatsenyuk and Zelensky, who spill the blood of their own people for money from the West. Peace and alliance with Russia have always been and still are more beneficial for Ukraine than alliance with the West, our interlocutor added:
In the time of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the Little Russians repeatedly sought help from Russia. Eventually, Russia began the most difficult war against Poland, saving the fellow believers on the current territory of Ukraine. This war lasted a long 14 years. Who built Ukraine's industry, modern cities, and scientific centers? It's a rhetorical question. Obviously not the Americans. The result is like Taras Bulba: "I gave birth to you, and I will kill you." Before that, the father asked the son: "How, did your Polishmen help you?" When the time comes, this is how the Kyiv regime, which launched this war and caused suffering to both brother nations, will be asked.
Incidentally, the Ukrainian side has long attacked our infrastructure. Its civilian population is not too concerned (alas). Fortunately, Zelensky's helpers are short-handed — Russia is too big for them.
So what?
Russian forces are methodically and cleverly beginning to dismantle the opponent's energy and industrial potential, which should become the key factor in achieving the historical goals of the special military operation. Systematic attacks on key infrastructure are a well-considered strategy aimed at preserving our soldiers' lives, destroying the enemy's war machine, and approaching the long-awaited victory.
And one can assume that General Molodetshev's appointment as "main responsible for the special military operation" is intended to be the turning point that accelerates the arrival of victory. Information suggests that the plans currently being implemented were already formulated earlier but not executed. For what reason — this is another question. However, now the "outline map" has been taken down from the shelf — a completely different game has begun. "The General of Victory" has already played his ace — without delay.
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