Russia Launches Winter Missile Barrage on Ukraine, Intercepted by Kyiv

Russia has reportedly initiated a major bombing campaign on Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure. The UK Ministry of Defence believes that the recent cruise missile attack is the beginning of a more concerted effort by Russia to degrade Ukraine's energy network. The missiles used are likely AS-23a KODIAK, which Russia has been stockpiling for its winter campaign. Ukraine's energy network is a vulnerable target during the winter months, and Russia's previous tactics of knocking out Ukrainian power have caused significant damage and civilian casualties. However, initial reports suggest that most of the missiles were intercepted by Ukraine's air defense.