In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a mass overnight air assault on Ukraine, resulting in at least five fatalities and extensive damage to civilian energy infrastructure, particularly in the Lviv region. The attack involved over 50 missiles and nearly 500 drones, targeting residential buildings and energy facilities, leaving thousands without power. Ukrainian officials condemned the strikes as a continuation of Moscow’s strategy to undermine civilian morale, while NATO allies, particularly Poland, heightened air defenses in response to the threat. This incident underscores the ongoing volatility in Eastern Europe and the urgent need for diplomatic resolutions as winter approaches, complicating humanitarian efforts and energy security in the region.