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Oct 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Kremlin says Russian strikes target Ukraine's offensive capacity
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russian strikes are intended to diminish Ukraine’s “offensive potential.” He described the strikes as “systematic and massive” and said they were in response to attacks by Kyiv.
WHO: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
WHAT: Said Russian strikes are intended to diminish Ukraine’s offensive potential.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Peskov said the strikes are intended to diminish Ukraine’s offensive potential and are in response to Kyiv’s attacks.
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