"Russia Deploys Bombers to Destroy Ukraine's Winter Power Grid"

Analysis Through UK Defense Intelligence Report
Ukraine Mostly Successful in Defense

There is an analysis that Russia deployed strategic bombers to destroy Ukraine's power infrastructure as the country entered the winter season.

According to the latest report released on the 11th (local time) by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DI) under the UK Ministry of Defence, the Russian Air Force launched airstrikes on the night of the 7th, targeting Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and the central region with a fleet of bombers.

The report analyzed that Russia likely deployed the multipurpose strategic bomber Tupolev 'Tu-95' in the airspace over the Caspian Sea and fired at least 16 air-launched cruise missiles (ALCMs). These missiles were estimated to be the 'AS-23a Kodiak (KODIAK),' the highest-performance ALCM in Russia's arsenal.

DI explained that it appears almost certain that Russia had stockpiled these missiles for winter operations. The analysis suggests that an operation aimed at damaging Ukraine's energy facilities has begun.

However, the airstrike seems to have failed. DI stated, "It is understood that Ukraine's air defense system successfully intercepted most of the missiles," adding, "At least one civilian was killed, but so far the damage is minimal."

Earlier, Ukraine announced on the 7th that power outages occurred in 408 settlements across the country due to 'hostile actions' and technical issues. In particular, a thermal power plant near the front lines was attacked, and the public was urged to conserve electricity.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also warned on the 12th of last month about Russia's concentrated offensive on winter infrastructure.

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