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Zelenskiy Promises Retaliation as Ukraine Strikes Russia

9/1/2025

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Ukraine intends to conduct new strikes within Russia, as stated by President Zelenskiy, in response to attacks on energy assets.
Russian drone strikes have cut electricity for nearly 60,000 Ukrainians, leading Zelenskiy to promise retaliation.
The Ukrainian military refutes Russian claims of territorial gains, stating no major cities have been taken.
Ongoing hostilities persist alongside calls for peace negotiations.

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Story summary

Ukraine intends to conduct new strikes within Russia, as stated by President Zelenskiy, in response to attacks on energy assets.
Russian drone strikes have cut electricity for nearly 60,000 Ukrainians, leading Zelenskiy to promise retaliation.
The Ukrainian military refutes Russian claims of territorial gains, stating no major cities have been taken.
Ongoing hostilities persist alongside calls for peace negotiations.