Putin’s poncho trick: Russian army uses blizzard to blind Ukraine's drones, capture Petrovka | Watch As diplomats prepare for high-stakes peace talks, the war on the ground is accelerating. Russian assault units claim fresh gains in Petrovka, advancing house by house under cover of fog, snow, and electronic warfare. At the same time, Ukraine reports its heaviest winter bombardment yet, with hundreds of drones and missiles striking energy infrastructure nationwide. The clash of momentum is stark: