Russian military intelligence units conducted a synchronized missile campaign targeting Kharkiv's energy infrastructure and industrial corridors late Tuesday, according to Ukrainian military sources. The assault involved 24 precision-guided missiles launched from both land and maritime platforms, with Kalibr cruise missiles hitting the Kakhovka thermal power plant complex and S-300 systems targeting aircraft manufacturing facilities near the Dnieper River. Emergency services reported 15 civilian casualties, including three children, with 82% of the city's electricity grid rendered inoperable. 'These are not military targets—they're heating centers for hospitals and schools,' said Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov, noting 120,000 residents are sheltering in temporary evacuation centers. The strikes come as Russia deploys 2,500 troops along the Siversk border, while Ukraine's Air Force confirmed intercepting three Russian drones over Kharkiv Oblast. Western allies have intensified pressure on Moscow, with France announcing a $1 billion aid package for energy grid repairs. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned the attacks signal 'a tactical shift toward systematic civilian infrastructure disruption,' raising concerns about winter energy security. Ukrainian officials reported 17 Russian military trucks crossing into occupied territory near Bakhmut, suggesting preparations for a new offensive phase. In a separate development, Russian forces seized control of two villages near Lysychansk following an overnight ground assault, with local activists alleging systematic destruction of medical facilities in the area.}