Critical infrastructure disruption in freezing conditions: The strikes caused widespread loss of heating, power, and water in Kyiv while temperatures were around -10C, increasing risks for residents.

Multi-weapon aerial attack across several regions: The attack involved drones plus ballistic and cruise missiles and targeted multiple cities, indicating a broad, coordinated strike pattern.

High impact on the capital’s population: Zelensky said one million people in Kyiv were without power, and thousands of residential buildings lost heating.