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Why target energy infrastructure?

Targeting energy infrastructure, such as power plants or fuel depots, is a common tactic in modern warfare. It aims to disrupt an enemy's ability to sustain its military operations and civilian life, creating pressure and weakening their resolve. Both Russia and Ukraine have been employing this strategy in the ongoing conflict.

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