# Russia preparing ‘massive strikes’ on Ukraine’s energy sites after deadliest attack of the year

https://mins.news/en/item/38304

- CNBC, 2026-08-31 07:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/russia-massive-strikes-ukraine-energy-infrastructure.html

> Russia’s Defense Ministry says it is preparing “massive strikes” against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, following what was described as Ukraine’s deadliest attack of the year.

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