03.02.2026 14:56
On a night when freezing cold was prevalent, Russia launched the largest airstrike of the year against Ukraine; the attacks, which involved over 500 drones and approximately 65 missiles, targeted energy infrastructure, leaving millions of civilians in the cold and dark.
Russia carried out the most comprehensive airstrike against Ukraine since the beginning of the year on a night when freezing cold was prevalent. According to current news in the foreign press, more than 500 drones and approximately 65 missiles were used in the attacks. The timing of the strikes coinciding with particularly harsh winter conditions drew attention.
THEY TARGETED ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Ukrainian officials stated that the attacks targeted a wide area, primarily energy infrastructure and major cities. With the strikes on electricity production and distribution points, heating and electricity outages occurred in many regions. Throughout the night when temperatures dropped below zero, millions of civilians were left in the dark and cold.
PRESSURE ON CIVILIANS IS INCREASING
International media emphasized that the impact of the attack is not only military but also psychological and humanitarian. According to experts, this operation, carried out with intense drone and missile usage, aims to wear down Ukraine's air defense systems and increase pressure on the civilian population. Targeting energy infrastructure, especially in winter conditions, is seen as a "maximum impact on civilians" strategy.
NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON CASUALTIES
While it was reported that Ukraine's air defense shot down numerous drones and missiles, it was also stated that some of the attacks reached their targets and caused damage in residential areas. Officials announced that clear figures regarding casualties and injuries would be disclosed during the day.
This attack once again revealed that Russia continues its strategy of attrition based on air power in the third year of the war and aims to make the winter months more difficult for Ukraine.