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war-and-conflict10 days ago•10 min saved

Russia Launches Massive Winter Energy Assault as Ukraine Advances in Lyman

Russia has initiated a massive strike campaign against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the 2026-2027 winter, aiming to force capitulation through cold and darkness. On September 30, Russian forces launched nearly 190 drones and ballistic missiles, damaging key power plants in Kyiv and causing widespread outages. This aggressive push coincides with Ukrainian successes in Operation Vivaldi, which has reclaimed significant territory near Lyman and disrupted Russian plans to encircle the Donetsk Fortress Belt. While Moscow escalates aerial attacks to demoralize civilians, Kyiv continues long-range strikes on Russian oil and military assets, signaling a shift in the conflict’s dynamic.

via Daily Kos|

#energy-infrastructure #kyiv-strikes #operation-vivaldi

war-in-ukraine14 days ago•8 min saved

Putin's Winter Strategy: ISW Warns of Escalating Drone Strikes to Force Capitulation by Spring 2027

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports that Vladimir Putin has adopted a new strategy to force Ukraine into capitulation by spring 2027, relying on massive, sustained strikes with ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones. This approach aims to exploit Ukrainian air defense shortages and energy vulnerabilities during the winter. Recent attacks on Kyiv and occupied territories have intensified humanitarian crises, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refinements continue to constrain Moscow's war economy.

via Kyiv Post|

#isw-assessment #kyiv-strikes #russian-drone-campaign

war-in-ukraine15 days ago•9 min saved

Kremlin Threatens Retaliation as Russian Strikes Intensify on Kyiv Civilian Infrastructure

Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that Ukraine must 'pay a price' for recent actions, coinciding with an unprecedented surge in Russian drone strikes on central Kyiv and other civilian targets. The Kremlin has authorized its military to hit any targets it deems appropriate, while Ukraine has escalated attacks on Russian refineries and logistics hubs, forcing Moscow to import fuel. Despite the escalation, Peskov ruled out progress in US-mediated peace talks, and Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed Kyiv's moves as provocative, stating they will only worsen the situation for Ukraine.

via Kyiv Post|

#civilian-infrastructure #dmitry-peskov #kyiv-strikes

world1 month ago•201 min saved

Kyiv battered as Russia exploits Ukraine’s Patriot shortfalls

Russia mounted a large, drone- and missile-driven assault on Kyiv and nearby areas, killing at least 13 and damaging a hospital, a school, homes, and warehouses, as Ukraine warns Moscow is exploiting Kyiv’s depleted Patriot air-defense stocks. Zelensky had warned that Ukraine now has far fewer interceptors than before, while Russia combines missiles, cruise missiles, and drones to inflict damage on civilian infrastructure; cross-border drone activity (including into Romania) and heightened measures by Poland were also reported amid ongoing fighting.

via CNN|

#drone-attacks #kyiv-strikes #patriot-missiles-shortage

world2 months ago•0 min saved

Kyiv region strikes kill 21 as Ukraine seeks more missile interceptors

Russia says it struck logistics hubs around Kyiv, killing 21, while Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors to defend against further attacks.

via BBC|

#civilian-casualties #kyiv-strikes #logistics-centers

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Russian Attacks on Kyiv Result in Multiple Deaths and Widespread Damage

The article reports on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including Russia's claim of capturing Chasiv Yar, the verification of drone and missile strikes in Kyiv, and the broader context of Russian military activity and Ukrainian defense efforts, with ongoing efforts to verify footage and claims.

via BBC|

#chasiv-yar #kyiv-strikes #russian-forces