Ukraine War Update: Shelling in Kostjantyniwka, Power Outages, Swiss Protection, and More

In the ongoing Ukraine war, Russian forces have shelled a residential area in Kostjantyniwka, resulting in one death and three injuries. Ukraine is also facing extensive power outages this winter, with daily outages expected to last at least 12 hours and potentially up to 20 hours.

Switzerland has extended protection for Ukrainian refugees until at least March 2026, citing the ongoing instability in Ukraine. In the Belgorod region, three civilians were killed in Ukrainian attacks, while Ukrainian MP Roman Hryshchuk accuses Russia of systematically targeting schools.

Analysts believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin still believes he can subdue Ukraine and is unwilling to negotiate peace without Ukraine's capitulation. Serbia reaffirms its allegiance to Russia and its refusal to join NATO.

The city of Pokrowsk is experiencing a mass exodus, with over 20,000 people leaving the city in a month. The United States accuses Russia of interfering in the presidential election with disinformation campaigns.

The article also mentions other developments such as drone attacks by Ukraine and cyber warfare by Russia.