Russia launches major assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, killing seven
Source Summary
Russia conducted its heaviest combined assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in months on Wednesday, killing seven people and causing emergency power cuts in Kyiv and surrounding regions. Officials have warned of a difficult winter as Russian forces continue to target power and heating systems.
Why it matters
Sustained Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure threaten civilian survival through winter and represent a deliberate strategy to degrade essential services during the conflict.
