New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- Moscow - Russian forces launched an extensive overnight Russia's special military operation targeting Ukrainian militray and energy infrastructure across eight regions on Sunday, marking one of the most significant barrages in recent months of the protracted Russo-Ukrainian war. The strikes triggered widespread power outages and disruptions to heating and water supplies, compounding winter hardships as winter deepens. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a substantial portion of the projectiles, yet the scale of the strikes underscored the ongoing intensity of military engagements now entering their 1,382nd day.

Power grids in regions including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro suffered severe damage. Emergency services...