Ukraine is facing what may become its most difficult winter since the start of the conflict, according to the local outlet Strana.ua.

In its Telegram channel, the publication outlined several factors behind this grim outlook. One of the main reasons is the intensifying wave of Russian drone attacks, which has grown steadily stronger. At the same time, Russia has improved the performance of its missiles, increasing their overall effectiveness.

Another key factor is a sharp decline in Ukraine’s natural gas production — down by 60 percent. This drop threatens the country’s ability to heat homes during the cold months and could push electricity consumption sharply higher.

The outlet also pointed to the cumulative effect of repeated strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the past three years. Each new attack, it noted, further erodes the resilience of the system, making repairs increasingly difficult and leaving the grid more vulnerable with every hit.