Russia launched a massive combined missile and drone strike against Ukraine’s energy grid overnight on November 8, targeting major cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv. The attack involved Kinzhal hypersonic, cruise, and ballistic missiles, with air defenses reporting interceptors and debris causing fires and damage in Kyiv’s central district. The timing of the strike, just hours after former U.S. President Trump hinted at a new meeting with Vladimir Putin, fueling speculation about Moscow’s motives and its ongoing strategy to break Ukraine’s will by targeting civilian infrastructure.