Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine Amid Stalled Front Lines
Investigating Russia's escalated strikes on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and civilians ahead of winter 2026-2027
POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — The Russian offensive campaign against Ukraine has seen a significant escalation in recent days, with a focus on targeting the country’s energy infrastructure and civilian population.
The Kremlin has consistently rejected any large-scale frontline ceasefire since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered it in March 2025, despite suffering enormous casualties for limited territorial gains. An official Ukrainian delegation arrived in occupied Oleshky on October 30 to facilitate a humanitarian ceasefire.
Russia conducted a massive combined drone and missile strike against Ukraine on the night of September 29 to 30, primarily targeting energy infrastructure in Kyiv City. This marked the beginning of Russia’s strike campaign aimed at degrading Ukraine’s energy security ahead of winter 2026-2027.
The Institute for the Study of War has been closely monitoring the situation, providing regular assessments of the Russian offensive campaign. Their reports are based on publicly available information, including Russian, Ukrainian, and Western reporting, as well as commercially available satellite imagery and geospatial data.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
