Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it

2 verified updates • corroborated by 5 independent sources • tracked since August 25, 2026

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Aug 25, 03:01 PM 1 source: CNN
Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
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Aug 26, 08:01 AM 5 sources: AP News, CNN, Euronews, Houston Chronicle, Kyiv Post