Russia says preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy sector
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Russia's Defence Ministry on Sunday (August 30, 2026) said it was gearing up for large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a tit-for-tat response to strikes by Kyiv.
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What happened
Russia's Defence Ministry on Sunday (August 30, 2026) said it was gearing up for large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a tit-for-tat response to strikes by Kyiv.
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