Event Brief
Russia says it is preparing massive energy-sector strikes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (19)
Filed: Aug 30, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Summary: Russia says its forces have begun preparations for “massive strikes” on facilities in Ukraine’s energy sector. It linked the move to ongoing attacks by Kyiv on civilian infrastructure and on Russia’s oil and energy complex, which it cited in a Telegram post.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Russia said it has begun preparations for massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy-sector facilities
WHEN: Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Russia said the preparations are in response to ongoing attacks by Kyiv on civilian infrastructure and on Russia’s oil and energy complex.
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