"Russia's Winter Offensive: Preparing for Attack on Ukrainian Infrastructure"

The UK Ministry of Defence has warned that Russia is likely preparing to launch missile strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the winter, similar to the attacks carried out last year. The Russian Federation previously used Kh-101 missiles launched from strategic aircraft to target Ukrainian infrastructure. The ministry noted that Russia has reduced spending on air-launched cruise missiles since April 2023 but has been increasing production efforts, indicating a potential stockpile for future attacks. The UK intelligence believes there is a realistic possibility of Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure with these weapons again.