"Russian Attacks Devastate Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure, Threatening Humanitarian Crisis"
Russia has destroyed "almost all" of the energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, as part of its ongoing attacks. The city's mayor stated that the situation for the energy industry is "very difficult," with numerous power plants and substations being targeted. Additionally, Russia has reportedly used 5 Zircon hypersonic missiles against Kyiv, with Ukrainian forces downing over 180 missiles and drones targeted at the capital. The Institute for the Study of War suggests that Russia may focus its potential offensive in the western part of Donetsk Oblast, while a poll shows that most Ukrainians understand the motivation of draft evaders.