Massive Russian Barrage Strikes Ukrainian Energy Grid

Ukrainian officials report a major overnight attack by Russian forces, targeting critical energy infrastructure across the country. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched a combined assault using more than 650 attack drones and 30 missiles. Ukrainian air defenses claim to have shot down a significant number of the incoming weapons. The strikes resulted in at least three civilian deaths, according to local authorities. The primary objective appears to have been Ukraine's power generation and transmission systems. This attack is part of a sustained Russian campaign against energy facilities. The strategy, known as an "energy war," aims to disrupt power supply ahead of winter. Damage assessments and repair efforts are ongoing. The scale of the bombardment suggests a severe escalation in tactics targeting civilian infrastructure.