Russia launches massive strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure

Russia unleashed widespread missile and drone attacks across Ukraine in what officials described as the largest offensive against the country's energy sector in months. The overnight strikes targeted critical infrastructure across multiple regions, leaving power facilities damaged and civilians displaced from their homes.

Ukrainian Prime Minister confirmed that 11 regions came under attack during the coordinated assault. Beyond energy infrastructure, the strikes extended to residential neighborhoods and railway networks, compounding the toll on civilian populations and transportation systems already strained by the ongoing conflict.

The scale of the attack underscores Russia's sustained focus on degrading Ukraine's infrastructure capabilities as winter approaches. Energy infrastructure has become a consistent target in Russia's military strategy, with previous major offensives causing widespread blackouts and civilian hardship across the country.

Ukrainian authorities did not immediately provide a full damage assessment, though the strikes were reported across significant portions of the country. The assault represents an escalation in Russia's campaign to undermine Ukraine's capacity to sustain its economy and military operations.