Russia's Attack on Ukraine's Electricity Grid

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Russian strategy is to try to take down Ukraine's power grid by first chopping it up into pieces. President Volodimir Zelensky says hundreds of thousands of buildings have been destroyed, including hospitals and schools. As winter approaches, they're struggling to keep the lights on. Matt Steinglass: How effective has this Russian bombing campaign been so far?

Russia has been targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones. Ukraine’s air defences are struggling to keep up, and many households are without power as winter approaches. Bill Gates has a plan to boost African crop yields. And as the BBC turns 100, we reflect on its legacy, and look at challenges ahead. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer