Assessing Russia's Failed Attempts to Disrupt Ukraine's Energy and Military Operations.

The UK Ministry of Defence has stated that Russia's campaign to destroy Ukraine's energy infrastructure through missile strikes has "highly likely failed." While the strikes led to widespread blackouts, Ukraine's energy minister announced that exports of electricity would resume after a six-month hiatus thanks to successful repairs to the energy grid. Ukraine had been a key supplier of electricity to the European Union and neighboring Moldova. Western intelligence officials believe both sides are preparing for a spring offensive once the weather improves, as the war drags on into its second year.