Tensions Rise as Ukraine Prepares for Winter Attacks on Power Grid

Ukraine reports a decrease in Russian attacks on the town of Avdiivka, which has been at the center of fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces since 2014. Ukrainian forces are mounting defensive actions, while Russia denies that the conflict is deadlocked and claims to be steadily carrying out its military operation. Both sides have struggled to make significant gains on the battlefield, with Ukraine launching a counteroffensive but facing limited success against heavily fortified Russian defensive lines. In a failed Russian offensive near Vuhledar, Ukraine claims heavy losses on the Russian side and reports a civilian casualty.