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Ukrainian Strikes on Russia’s Energy Assets Hit a Monthly Record
Soldiers man an M777 howitzer during a combat mission in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, on Dec. 24.
Photographer: Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesUkraine has ratcheted up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure this month, hitting the most assets and the widest range of targets since the war began.
December has seen at least 24 assaults on Russian refineries, oil tankers and other assets at sea, as well as major pipeline infrastructure, according to data compiled by Bloomberg based on public statements from both countries.