Russia is stockpiling missiles and drones for large‑scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, analysts estimate up to 1,500 units per raid.
According to a Russian document intercepted by Ukraine and reported by The New York Times, Russia plans to employ up to 1,000 drones, missiles and glide‑bombs against Ukrainian energy and water infrastructure during the winter, focusing on Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa.
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- 1 Oct 2026 · 01:29 UTC
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- 1 Oct 2026 · 01:29 UTC
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