Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with widespread aerial strikes

A man waits for evacuation in western Ukraine as a massive aerial attack by Russia targets Ukraine’s energy sector. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes it as one of the heaviest bombardments since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. The attack involved 93 missiles and almost 200 drones, with Ukrainian defenses shooting down 81 missiles. President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to end the war has thrown into doubt continued U.S. military support for Kyiv. Russia has targeted Ukraine’s electricity system in previous attacks to disrupt Ukrainian defense manufacturing. Ukrainian officials have warned that Russia is stockpiling missiles for future attacks.

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