Russia Launches Major Assault on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure with 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, marking one of the heaviest bombardments since the invasion began. Ukrainian defenses intercepted 81 missiles, aided by Western-supplied F-16s. The attack, described by Russia as retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on a Russian air base, has further strained international relations, with President-elect Trump expressing opposition to Ukraine using U.S. weapons on Russian soil. The assault severely damaged Ukraine's energy facilities, exacerbating the ongoing energy crisis.