Millions of Ukrainians across the country are bracing for another winter of power cuts and possibly blackouts as Russia renews its annual campaign of attacks on the country's energy grid.
But this year looks slightly different as analysts and officials say that Moscow has shifted tactics and is now targeting specific regions as well as gas infrastructure.
In some regions, mostly those closer to the front line in the east, the season of buzzing generators has started, as well as long hours of darkness with no power or water.
People are once again pulling out small power stations, charging numerous power banks, and storing bottles of water in their bathrooms.
The attacks have grown more effective as Russia launches hundreds of drones, some equipped with cameras that improve targeting, overwhelming Ukraine's air defences, especially in regions where protection is weaker.
The consequences are already reshaping daily life, especially for those whose survival depends on electricity.
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