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Russian authorities is executing a psychological influence campaign of warnings to prevent the America from delivering long-range missiles to Ukrainian forces, based on analysis from defense experts. A senior Russian lawmaker remarked: “We know these projectiles completely, their operational characteristics, defensive countermeasures, we tested against them in Middle East operations, so there is nothing new. Those delivering them and the deploying forces will have problems … We will identify methods to damage those who create problems for us.”

Ukraine's Military Push Situation

Ukrainian forces were causing significant casualties in a counteroffensive in eastern Donetsk region, the central battlefield, Ukraine's leader reported on Wednesday. The Ukrainian president's account, based on a report by his top commander, contradicted Vladimir Putin's address to senior Russian officers a day earlier in which he claimed Moscow's forces possessed the military advantage in all frontline sectors.

In an assessment from early October, defense researchers said Russia was experiencing substantial casualties, particularly from Ukrainian drone attacks, in return for minor territorial gains. Defending units, Zelenskyy said, were “maintaining our defense along multiple fronts”, highlighting especially northeastern Kupiansk, a heavily damaged urban area in the northeastern front under intense attacks for several months.

Local Situations

Local authorities in Ukraine's southern region of Kherson said offensive operations on midweek killed three people in and around the city of Kherson city. Administrative officials of northern Sumy, on the northern frontier with the Russian Federation, said three fatalities occurred in UAV assaults in multiple locations. Ukrainian aerial defense said it successfully countered most of the Russian strike and decoy drones through the evening.

Military action substantially impacted a Ukrainian energy facility, government sources stated on Wednesday. Two employees were wounded in the assault, according to power utility representatives. Sources gave limited details, regarding the facility's position, but national sources said attacks targeted power facilities in northern Ukraine, southern Ukraine and eastern Ukraine.

Civilian Effects

In the north-eastern Sumy town of Shostka, hit hard by the military campaign against the power supply, local government has put up tents where people can warm up, drink hot tea, maintain communication capability and obtain emotional assistance, based on information from local official.

International Measures

Ukraine's ambassador to the military alliance on midweek urged European partners to increase acquisitions of United States armaments for Kyiv. “The situation isn't that we prioritize US equipment rather than French or German or alternative military systems – the challenge remains that we require the America for systems that EU members are unable to supply,” said the diplomatic representative.

Germany's national police will soon be allowed to shoot down drones, government official announced on Wednesday, in response to numerous drone sightings believed to be Russian efforts to conduct surveillance and threaten. Unveiling a draft law, the minister said security forces could legally “to take state-of-the-art technical action against drone threats, including electronic countermeasures, signal disruption, satellite signal blocking, but also with direct interception”.

Regional Security Concerns

European leader said on Wednesday that EU nations need to strengthen its protective capabilities to counter Russia's “hybrid warfare” following aerial violations, digital assaults and marine communications interference. “This doesn't represent random harassment. They constitute a coherent and escalating campaign,” the leader said in a speech to the EU legislative body. “Several occurrences are isolated incidents, but multiple, repeated, numerous – this is a planned and specific grey zone campaign against Europe, and European countries should answer.”

Displacement Conditions

The Switzerland's administration has continued its protection status offered to displaced Ukrainians to at least 4 March 2027. Protection status S, which allows people to journey internationally as well as work in Switzerland, is typically restricted to twelve months but can be renewed. “The decision reflects the continued precarious security situation and continuing offensive operations across large parts of Ukraine,” said a Swiss government statement. “Notwithstanding worldwide negotiation attempts, a permanent peace that would allow for safe return is not projected in the foreseeable future.”