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What are 'massive strikes'?

'Massive strikes' typically refer to large-scale, coordinated military attacks designed to inflict significant damage, often targeting critical infrastructure like power grids. In this story, Russia's planned extensive attacks on Ukraine's power grid are described this way, reportedly in response to recent drone activity and the Belgorod incident.

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