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Ukraine Faces Deepening Power Shortages After Russian Strikes

A resident shows a journalist where a Russian drone struck the roof of an apartment building, depriving its residents of water, heat and electricity, in Kyiv. Ukraine is confronting one of its most severe energy shortfalls since the start of the full‑scale invasion, with the country currently able to supply only about 60% of its electricity needs. A new wave of Russian missile and drone attacks has heavily damaged power plants and transmission infrastructure across multiple regions, pushing the grid to the brink. Officials report that nearly every major power‑generating facility has been hit in recent weeks. Cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro have experienced rolling blackouts, leaving millions of residents coping with limited heating, lighting, and communications during the winter season. Ukraine’s government has warned that the situation remains extremely challenging. Engineers are working around the clock to repair damaged facilities, but repeated strikes have slowed...
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Poland Downs Russian Drones in Historic NATO First, Heightening War Fears

A man rides a bicycle as soldiers patrol the street after a drone or similar object struck a residential building following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, in Wyryki municipality, Poland.

Poland has shot down multiple Russian drones that violated its airspace overnight, marking the first time NATO forces have destroyed Russian military assets over alliance territory since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as a “large-scale provocation” and warned that the risk of a major military conflict is now “closer than at any time since the Second World War”. The drones entered Poland during a massive Russian aerial assault on Ukraine, prompting Warsaw to scramble F-16s alongside Dutch F-35s and place air defenses on maximum alert.

Authorities temporarily closed Warsaw’s Chopin Airport and advised residents in eastern regions to shelter indoors. NATO allies, including the Netherlands and Italy, assisted in the operation, which ended with at least three drones destroyed.

European leaders condemned the incursion as an “unprecedented violation” of NATO airspace, with calls to increase military readiness and raise the cost for Moscow. Russia has denied intentionally targeting Poland, but the incident has intensified fears of direct confrontation between NATO and Russia.

This escalation comes amid ongoing heavy strikes on Ukraine, with Kyiv warning that the drone attack on Poland was “likely not an accident” and could set a dangerous precedent for Europe’s security.

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