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Russia escalates missile attacks on Ukraine to exhaust military and economy before winter
Russia is intensifying missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure to exhaust the country militarily and economically before winter.
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- On the night of 1-2 September 2026, at least sixteen people died in and around Kyiv from exploding drones and missiles launched by Russian forces. ·
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- Ukraine's civilian population experienced the deadliest summer since the Russian invasion began in 2022, with over 1,800 deaths in the first seven months of 2026, most occurring in July and August. ·
- Intelligence data from Ukraine and allied countries indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to continue the war. ·
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- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated in a video message that he discussed the situation on the front line and Russian attacks with US representatives Witkoff and Kushner. ·
- Zelenskiy reported that US representatives are preparing to hold discussions with the Russian side regarding the war. ·
- Zelenskiy warned that many things could change in September and called for working with partners to protect people, lives, and peace. ·
- Russia aims to weaken Ukraine's energy supply before winter by attacking energy infrastructure during the summer repair period, according to the article's analysis. ·
- Russia launched about 1,500 drones in four days at the end of August 2026, including hundreds powered by jet engines, to saturate Ukrainian air defense. ·
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