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Russia threatens massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced plans for large-scale strikes against Ukraine's energy facilities, citing Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries as justification. President Vladimir Putin also dismissed mobilization reports and reiterated threats to Ukraine's energy sector during a press conference.
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- Date: August 30, 2026
- Putin's comments made on September 1, 2026
- Threats linked to Ukraine's drone campaign
- Putin claims Ukraine's strikes are damaging Russian refineries
Russia · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin · Ministry of Defense · Zelensky · Germany
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