Russian ground momentum stalls as Moscow shifts focus to Ukrainian power grid

Russian ground forces remain largely stalled across Ukraine's frontlines, with tracking data showing virtually no net territorial shifts in recent weeks despite claims of progress from Moscow. Independent assessments, including analysis from the Institute for the Study of War and the DeepState project, indicate that Russian advances have slowed significantly. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have carried out localized counterattacks, notably near Oleksandrivka, recapturing hundreds of square kilometers since January.

As ground movements stall, Moscow has intensified long-range strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter. Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhij Koreckyj confirmed that recent bombardments targeting power facilities around Kyiv marked the largest campaign since the last heating season. Concurrently, reports indicate that Ukrainian air defense interception efficiency decreased from 92 percent in May to 83 percent in September amid sustained drone and missile attacks.

Sources: Deník N, Ekonomický deník, Respect, Seznam Zprávy.