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Why target power stations now?
Russia's attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure are a deliberate strategy to weaken the country's resolve and create humanitarian crises, especially as winter approaches. By disrupting essential services like heating and electricity, Russia aims to inflict maximum suffering on civilians and pressure the Ukrainian government into negotiations on Russia's terms.
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