WorldRussia plans winter strikes on Ukrainian cities to force surrender, NYT reports

Russia expects to force Ukraine to capitulate this winter by attacking its energy system and cutting electricity, heat, and water in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa, The New York Times reports. Ukraine intercepted the Russian government plan and shared it with European allies. Analysts say Ukraine’s depleted air defenses and vulnerable energy infrastructure improve Moscow’s chances, though past bombing campaigns have generally failed to compel surrender.

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