On March 7, 2025, Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure was severely targeted by missile and drone attacks from Russia, as reported by Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko.

In the Ternopil region, local air defense forces managed to shoot down a Russian missile aimed at a critical industrial facility, fortunately resulting in no casualties.

Casualties were reported in Kramatorsk and Myrhorod, with additional infrastructure damage noted in Odessa, highlighting the widespread impact of the attacks.

Air raid alerts were issued across Ukraine, with injuries reported in various regions, including five in Kharkiv, where a missile strike on civilian infrastructure caused significant damage.

These attacks followed a recent strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih that resulted in four deaths and over 30 injuries, affecting humanitarian volunteers.

During this assault, the Ukrainian air force successfully intercepted 34 missiles and 100 drones, although some remained unaccounted for due to electronic warfare disruptions.

The bombardment occurred shortly after an EU summit on March 6, where leaders expressed concerns about potential U.S. disengagement from supporting Ukraine.

In response to perceived threats from Russia, European leaders at the summit agreed on a defense mobilization plan worth approximately 800 billion euros to enhance military capabilities.

European Union members, excluding Hungary, emphasized that any negotiations regarding Ukraine must involve Ukrainian representatives.

Galushchenko condemned Russia's actions as attempts to harm Ukrainian citizens by destroying energy production and heating facilities, aiming to deprive them of electricity and warmth.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed support for a European Union initiative designed to bolster continental defense, hoping to secure funding for Ukraine's defense sector.

Amid these developments, U.S. envoy Witkoff is facilitating discussions in Saudi Arabia to develop a peace framework involving Ukrainian representatives.