How Russia’s Scorched-Earth Attacks Put Ukraine’s Power Grid Near Collapse

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this winter, tripling the number of strikes compared to last year. These "scorched-earth" tactics have pushed Ukraine's power grid to the brink of collapse. The attacks target Ukrainian energy systems across the country, aiming to cripple the nation's power supply. Despite the extensive damage, continuous repair efforts by Ukrainian engineers and the provision of aid from Western countries have so far prevented a complete system failure. The goal of the Russian attacks is to weaken Ukraine by destroying its ability to provide power.