Russia has targeted a gas facility in Ukraine’s Odesa region, compromising the country’s winter preparations, according to President Zelenskiy. The attack is seen as a calculated move against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which has already been severely impacted by earlier missile strikes. Despite Russia’s claims that energy systems are legitimate military targets, this incident raises significant humanitarian concerns, especially as Ukraine struggles with gas shortages and aims to increase imports through alternative routes like the Transbalkan route. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges Ukraine faces in securing energy resources amid continued hostilities from Russia.