Russia launched its most significant aerial assault on Ukraine to date, targeting natural gas facilities operated by the state-owned Naftogaz Group, deploying 381 drones and 35 missiles. The strikes, aimed at crippling Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter, have drawn condemnation for their deliberate targeting of civilian facilities and potential to disrupt essential heating for the populace. Ukrainian officials reported injuries from these attacks, which have escalated alongside Russia’s broader strategy to weaken Ukraine’s military capabilities and civilian morale. As Ukraine retaliates with its own drone strikes on Russian facilities, the ongoing conflict underscores the increasing stakes in energy security and civilian resilience amid the war’s protracted nature.