Russia executed five missile strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, inflicting significant damage on its energy infrastructure, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. He emphasized that the attacks target essential services such as heating and water, aiming to instill fear among the populace as temperatures drop below freezing. This latest assault is part of a broader pattern of intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy systems, contributing to widespread power outages and disrupting daily life for millions. The ongoing conflict highlights the strategic efforts by Russia to undermine Ukrainian resilience amid the winter season, raising concerns about humanitarian conditions as the war continues.