Russia's Intense Missile Barrage Hits Ukraine, Causing Blackouts and Casualties

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and resulting in civilian casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that 120 missiles and 90 drones were used, with Ukrainian defenses shooting down 140 air targets. The attack, described as the largest in months, damaged power facilities and disrupted services, particularly in Mykolaiv and Odesa, where fatalities occurred. The assault has heightened concerns about Russia's strategy to cripple Ukraine's power capacity ahead of winter.