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Ukraine Escalates Strikes on Russian Energy Infrastructure Amid War

4/6/2026

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Ukraine intensified attacks on Russian energy infrastructure to disrupt funding for war.
Recent strikes hit the Admiral Makarov missile carrier in Novorossiysk and oil facilities.
Eight people were injured in these strikes.
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, said he could reduce attacks if Russia reciprocates.
The Russian Ministry of Defence accused Ukraine of targeting the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) to harm U.S. and Kazakh energy interests.

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Ukraine intensified attacks on Russian energy infrastructure to disrupt funding for war.
Recent strikes hit the Admiral Makarov missile carrier in Novorossiysk and oil facilities.
Eight people were injured in these strikes.
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, said he could reduce attacks if Russia reciprocates.
The Russian Ministry of Defence accused Ukraine of targeting the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) to harm U.S. and Kazakh energy interests.