Russia Resumes Major Drone and Missile Strikes on Ukraine Amid Severe Cold Snap

Widespread Attacks During Cold Snap

• ❄️ Russia launched its largest drone and missile assault of the year on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure during a severe cold snap with temperatures as low as -23°C.
• 🎯 The attacks, involving 71 missiles and over 450 drones, hit eight regions, primarily targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv.
• 💡 In Kharkiv, tens of thousands of apartments and houses were left without heating following the strikes.

"Invincibility Points" and Civilian Impact

• 🏘️ In response to the outages, the mayor of Kharkiv suggested citizens use "invincibility points" – designated public buildings providing heat, energy, and charging facilities.
• 🤕 In Kyiv, six people were injured as strikes hit civilian buildings, including high-rise structures, and energy infrastructure.
• 📉 The capital had been spared recent attacks due to a temporary truce brokered by Donald Trump, but this has now ended.

Impact on Peace Talks and Public Sentiment

• 🕊️ The renewed attacks occurred just before Ukrainian and Russian delegations were scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi for peace talks.
• ❓ On the ground, there is skepticism about Russia's commitment to peace, with many unable to see any goodwill from the Russian side to stop bombing.
• 📉 Ukraine's Foreign Minister stated that strikes on energy infrastructure do not indicate successful diplomacy with Russia.