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Entering Phase 8 coincides with a potential shift in the geopolitical landscape, especially following the inauguration of former U.S. President Trump. This phase is characterized by actions intended to weaken Ukraine's critical infrastructure, with approximately 80% reported as either destroyed or heavily damaged.
The Russians have implemented systematic air campaigns utilizing drones and cruise missiles to incapacitate Ukrainian air defenses. Daily, around 440 to 2,500 drones bombard key targets, while missile strikes occur every few weeks. As these strikes penetrate deeper into Ukraine, maintaining essential services and infrastructure becomes increasingly daunting for the Ukrainian military.