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Russia has escalated its military operations in eastern Ukraine, particularly targeting energy infrastructure. On January 6-7, a significant attack on Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts damaged thermal power plants and substations, resulting in extensive power outages.

By January 8, over 800,000 consumers in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast were without electricity, and the Zaporizhstal plant halted production. On January 9, similar strikes targeted Kyiv, causing four fatalities and leaving around a million consumers without power.

Ongoing fighting near Kostiantynivka and Lyman has seen Russian forces make advances, while attacks on port infrastructure in Odesa resulted in casualties among port workers. Furthermore, Ukraine's military is receiving new anti-aircraft systems from the UK and plans for greater cooperation in arms production. Corruption issues within the military and defense sector continue to hamper Ukraine's operational capabilities.