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Kremlin Strategy Targets Civilian Infrastructure Amid Stalemated Invasion
The Russian military has escalated attacks on Ukrainian civilians in 2026, with 2,570 killed and 15,211 injured in the first nine months of the year. The Kremlin’s strategy may be aimed at breaking Ukraine’s national resistance, but it also serves a domestic propaganda purpose, creating the illusion of military progress for a Russian audience. According to the Atlantic Council, this approach may indicate a shift in Russia’s strategy towards targeting civilian infrastructure, which could have significant humanitarian and economic consequences. The article was first reported by the Atlantic Council.