Russia Targets Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure in Massive Missile and Drone Strikes

Ukraine experiences widespread power outages as over 40 missiles and 70 drones hit key energy facilities, prompting Zelensky to call for increased Western support.

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.