Kyiv braces for winter blackouts as Russian strikes hit power grid

Russia has initiated a winter air campaign targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, resulting in emergency power outages and widespread blackouts in Kyiv. This campaign aligns with previous patterns of seasonal attacks, but current strikes indicate an escalation in intensity and a deliberate strategy to degrade Ukraine's resilience ahead of winter. The full extent of damage, effectiveness of new Russian tactics, and Ukraine's defensive response remain uncertain.