Russia’s Defense Ministry said it has begun preparing “massive strikes” on Ukraine’s energy facilities, posting the claim on Telegram. The warning came days after a Russian strike on a warehouse near Kyiv that Zelenskyy said killed 38 people, with four missing, and hit an ammunition storage facility in Myla.
WHO:
Russia’s Defense Ministry
WHAT:
Said it began preparing “massive strikes” on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in response to continued Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites.
WHEN:
Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:
Ukraine
WHY:
As a response to continued Ukrainian strikes against Russian civil infrastructure and fuel and energy facilities.
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