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How vulnerable is Ukraine's energy?
Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including thermal power plants like CHP-5 in Kharkiv, is highly vulnerable to attack due to its centralised nature. Many key facilities were built during the Soviet era. Repeated strikes can cripple power supply to homes and industries, making it a strategic target in the conflict.
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