Overview

• Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, deploying over 40 missiles and 70 drones, according to Ukrainian officials.
• The strikes caused significant damage to gas and energy facilities, leading to emergency power outages in at least seven Ukrainian regions.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks, emphasizing the continued targeting of energy systems during winter and urging Western allies to bolster Ukraine's air defenses.
• The assault followed Ukraine's claim of conducting its largest attack on Russian territory since the war began, reportedly targeting industrial and military sites.
• Zelensky, visiting Poland for talks, also called for the allocation of $250 billion in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military needs and strengthen domestic production of arms.