Russia announces preparations for 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

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Russia announces preparations for 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

⚡ Markets: Renewed, systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy grid could disrupt gas transit to Europe and impact agricultural exports, creating upside risk for European natural gas and global grain prices. Also increases pressure on Western allies for more air defense systems.EU natgaswheat

Russia's Defense Ministry stated it is preparing for large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities. This follows a fifth consecutive day of intense Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and surrounding regions, which have reportedly disrupted supply chains and are seen as a response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.

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West MSMNPR — Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians

West MSMNYT World — Nonstop Russian Drones Make for Dangerous New Phase of War in Kyiv

Financial pressCNBC — Russia preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy sites after deadliest attack of the year

Non-West StateCGTN — At least 38 dead after Russian attack hits Ukraine's Kyiv region

RegionalKyiv Independent — Ukraine war latest: Nearly 2,000 drones fired at Ukraine in one week as Russia draws out attacks

RegionalThe Hindu — Russia says preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy sector

Non-West Ind.Meduza — Russia’s Defense Ministry says it is preparing large-scale strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure

RegionalDanas — Rusija napala Ukrajinu raketama i bacila 121 dron, u Donjecku povređena četiri civila

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