The bombardment took place hours after Zelenskyy said talks with the U.S. on ending the 3-year war will happen next week.

Officials say Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night

Without U.S. intelligence, Ukraine’s ability to strike inside Russia and defend itself from bombardment is significantly diminished. Air-defense systems supplied by the West are crucial for Ukraine, but further U.

The bombardment hobbled the country's ability to deliver heat and light to its citizens and to power weapons factories vital to its defenses.