Ukraine Braces for Increased Attacks on Infrastructure; Russian Mercenaries Under New Leadership

Ukraine intensifies attacks on Russian military assets amid potential 'frozen conflict' scenario

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of increased attacks on national infrastructure as winter approaches, with Russia having previously targeted energy infrastructure.
Russian state media briefly reported troop 'regrouping' in southern Ukraine, only to withdraw the information minutes later, suggesting disarray in Russia's military establishment.
Large elements of the Wagner Group of mercenaries, previously led by Yevgeny Prigozhin who died in a plane crash, have likely been assimilated into Russia's National Guard and are now likely led by Prigozhin's son.
Ukraine appears to be intensifying attacks against Russian military and logistical assets in occupied parts of the country, according to analysts at the Institute for the Study of War think tank.
Opinion piece in Reuters suggests that Ukraine may be heading for a 'frozen conflict' with Russia, similar to those seen in Korea and Cyprus.