Ukraine warns Russia plans new strikes on energy, bridges, infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing new strikes on energy facilities, Dnipro bridges, and civilian infrastructure, with Ukrainian forces bracing for a difficult defense. Zelenskiy stated in his nightly address that the air force and armed forces are preparing for defense, acknowledging it will not be easy. He urged allies to quickly supply missiles for the US-made Patriot system, stressing that every day in delivery schedules is critically important. Kyiv and other cities have faced near-constant attacks for weeks, including strikes on two major capital bridges in late October. The US approved a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles last week, though deliveries are not expected until the early 2030s.