Ukraine

Since the full-scale invasion on 2022-02-24, Russian forces have targeted Ukraine's power grid and have increased such attacks ahead of winter.

Ukraine has conducted long-range strikes on Russia that have targeted Russian oil infrastructure and have contributed to persistent fuel shortages.

Ukraine's railway network is essential for military transport and is a strategic target in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

U.S. officials have raised concerns that the United States may be unable to control how weapons are used after they are sold to allied third-party countries (for example, NATO members) and then transferred onward to another country such as Ukraine.

The acquisition or supply of long-range strike weapons can increase a state's ability to target military assets deep inside an adversary's territory and is often perceived as enhancing deterrence and bargaining leverage in diplomatic negotiations.

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 (commonly dated 2022-02-24).

Since February 2022, attacks on Ukraine have repeatedly targeted the country's energy infrastructure during winter months, employing missiles and attack drones and causing widespread power outages.

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 2022-02-24.

Since 2022-02-24, Russian forces have carried out attacks on Ukraine's civilian power grid, with patterns of increased strikes ahead of winter that have disrupted civilians' access to heat, electricity, and running water.

Ukraine's winter season typically runs from late October through March, with the coldest months being January and February.

Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine, the energy sector in Ukraine has been treated as a key battleground, with attacks targeting power infrastructure.