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Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Energy and Automotive Infrastructure
Russian strikes killed two people, disrupted electricity supplies and halted a German-owned automotive wiring plant in Ukraine.
Editorial Team · Oct 18, 2026

Russian strikes killed two people, disrupted electricity supplies and halted a German-owned automotive wiring plant in Ukraine.

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