Russia’s heavy bombardment of the power grid before winter sets in has been an annual feature of the war, aiming to wear down Ukraine’s appetite for the fight by denying civilians heating and running water. Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine have caused emergency power outages and damaged homes, wounding at least 15 people Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Russia’s heavy bombardment of the power grid before winter sets in has been an annual feature of the war, aiming to wear down Ukraine’s appetite for the fight by denying civilians heating and running water.S1

• Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine have caused emergency power outages and damaged homes, wounding at least 15 peopleS2