Ukraine has launched a targeted overnight drone assault on Russian oil platforms in the Caspian Sea, striking Lukoil-owned energy infrastructure in a move that signals a widening of the battlefield far beyond the traditional frontlines of the war. The Ukrainian military confirmed direct hits on the offshore platforms, though a full damage assessment remains underway. Drone footage released by Kyiv shows precision strikes on critical energy assets, while operational details remain limited due to security concerns. If confirmed, the attack would represent one of Ukraine’s boldest strikes against Russia’s energy sector, a pillar of Moscow’s war economy. WATCH 

Ukraine is facing its darkest winter challenge yet. On the night of January 9, 2026, Russia launched a massive aerial assault involving over 240 drones and ballistic missiles, including the experimental "Oreshnik." The attack specifically targeted Ukraine`s energy grid during a severe cold snap, leaving millions without heat and water in sub-zero temperatures.