Russia and Ukraine are locked in an intensifying war of long-range attacks, with growing risks to civilians and no clear path to victory, according to Serhii Beskrestnov, a defense technology adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Beskrestnov has raised concerns about Kyiv’s ability to withstand the winter, warning that elderly residents may need to be evacuated in advance if Russian attacks disrupt the city’s energy supply. He outlined plans for Ukraine to launch up to 1,000 drones each night, targeting Russian economic and military infrastructure, with the goal of disrupting commercial air travel in Russia. Beskrestnov described the conflict as a war of cities and infrastructure, with both sides locked in a stalemate along the frontlines. Civilians are increasingly at risk, far from the fighting, as neither side shows signs of emerging victorious. He warned that both Ukraine and Russia would suffer severe economic and infrastructure damage, urging Russia to end the war. However, Russia has shown no indication of stopping its military actions, including recent orders for mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities. Ukraine faces a growing challenge in defending against Russian attacks, as its air defenses struggle to keep up with the increasing number of missiles and drones. Beskrestnov noted that Russia could sustain bombing campaigns on Kyiv’s electricity, water, and heating systems this winter, using high-speed ballistic missiles produced at a rate of over 100 per month. Ukraine is also lacking sufficient US-made Patriot air defense interceptors, which are critical for stopping these missiles. Zelenskyy recently requested 300 such interceptors for the winter, but uncertainty remains about whether they will be secured in time. Ukraine plans to increase its deep strikes against Russia, targeting factories, warehouses, and oil refineries, with the goal of raising attacks to 1,000 per day. Beskrestnov said that simply flying drones near Russian airports could be enough to disrupt air traffic. Meanwhile, Russia is advancing its military technology, including the use of artificial intelligence in drone attacks and new drones powered by Chinese-made jet engines. These faster, more advanced weapons give Russia an edge in the current conflict, as Ukraine’s efforts to develop similar technology are still in early stages. With civilian casualties rising, the war shows no sign of abating.