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Russian drones target small Ukrainian power substations

Filed: May 08, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: A London research group says Russia has increased drone capacity to disrupt Ukraine’s grid via small power substations.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Increased drone attacks on small Ukrainian power substations to disrupt the power grid
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 8:16 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Russia has increasingly focused aerial attacks on small Ukrainian power substations to disrupt the grid.
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