Ukraine initiated a series of drone attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure overnight, resulting in the downing of fifty drones across eight Russian regions. The strikes led to fatalities and fires, including casualties in Belgorod and damage to electrical substations in Kaluga, Bryansk, and Smolensk regions. Russian refineries and oil terminals have been frequent targets of Ukrainian drone attacks, highlighting Kyiv’s efforts to counter its military disadvantage. In retaliation, Russia launched seven missiles at Ukraine, resulting in damage to infrastructure in Odesa and fatalities in Vovchansk. The escalation underscores the ongoing conflict between the two nations.