Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, using 127 missiles and 109 drones targeting 15 oblasts, damaging civilian and energy infrastructure.
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Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, using 127 missiles and 109 drones.
Russian forces targeted 15 oblasts, damaging civilian and energy infrastructure.
On August 26, Russia launched the largest attack targeting the Ukrainian power system since the outset of the full-scale invasion. Among the targets was the Kyiv HPP.
Russian forces attempted to destroy the Kyiv HPP using various types of missiles and drones
The attack resulted in hits and damage, but there is no threat of a dam breach or critical damage
It is impossible to destroy the Kyiv HPP dam with missiles
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