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Russia Prepares to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine, Including Kyiv and Infrastructure Targets

Russia is preparing new strikes on Ukraine with ballistic missiles, including Kyiv and infrastructure objects. The Kremlin shows no inclination to end the war, considering intensified rocket attacks. Ukrainian intelligence claims Moscow is mobilizing up to 600,000 people to replenish military units.

Russia is preparing new strikes on Ukraine with ballistic missiles, according to Bloomberg and Ukrainska Pravda. The Kremlin does not see incentives to end the war and is considering intensifying rocket attacks on Ukraine, including Kyiv and infrastructure objects in other cities, as reported by Bakinski Rabochi. Ukrainian intelligence claims Moscow is preparing to call up up to 600,000 people to replenish active and forming military units, per Bakinski Rabochi. Ukrainians are targeting Russian refineries, with ordinary Russians queuing for 11 hours to obtain a few liters of fuel, as reported by EUObserver. John Ratcliffe, the CIA director, may have aimed to dissuade the Russians from launching an attack on a NATO member state during his visit to Moscow, according to Heti Vila Ggazdasa G. Whispers of talks in Moscow by hawks advocating escalation have increased, with an extreme reaction considered possible due to the perceived risk of Putin’s loss. Sources diverge on the specifics of Russia’s plans. Bloomberg reports that Russia is preparing new strikes on Ukraine with ballistic missiles, while Bakinski Rabochi states the Kremlin is considering intensifying rocket attacks on Ukraine, including Kyiv and infrastructure objects. Ukrainian intelligence claims Moscow is mobilizing up to 600,000 people, while other sources report the Kremlin is considering intensified rocket attacks.

Where Sources Diverge

Bloomberg reports that Russia is preparing new strikes on Ukraine with ballistic missiles, while other sources report that the Kremlin is considering intensifying rocket attacks on Ukraine, including Kyiv and infrastructure objects in other cities.

ukrainska-pravda

Russia is preparing new strikes on Ukraine with ballistic missiles.

bakinski-rabochi

The Kremlin does not see incentives to end the war and is considering intensifying rocket attacks on Ukraine, including Kyiv and infrastructure objects in other cities.

Ukrainian intelligence claims Moscow is preparing to call up up to 600,000 people to replenish active and forming military units, while other sources report that the Kremlin is considering intensifying rocket attacks on Ukraine.

bakinski-rabochi

Ukrainian intelligence claims Moscow is preparing to call up up to 600,000 people to replenish active and forming military units.

bakinski-rabochi

The Kremlin does not see incentives to end the war and is considering intensifying rocket attacks on Ukraine, including Kyiv and infrastructure objects in other cities.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentHeti VilággazdaságAug 27, 05:36 PM
Bloomberg: The Kremlin is preparing for war escalation

John Ratcliffe, the CIA director, may have aimed to dissuade the Russians from launching an attack on a NATO member state during his visit to Moscow.

IndependentEUobserverAug 27, 03:56 PM
Alarming reports that Putin aims to escalate war, despite CIA warning (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,645)

Ukrainians pound Russian refineries, with ordinary Russians queuing 11 hours for a few litres of fuel, in a country once dubbed as being a giant petrol station.

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 27, 03:26 PM
Kyiv claims Russia is preparing for new mobilization

Ukrainian intelligence claims Moscow is preparing to call up up to 600,000 people to replenish active and forming military units

IndependentVečernji listAug 27, 09:54 AM
Dark Prognostications for Kyiv, Putin Has No Mercy, Rather Moves Toward War Escalation

Whispers of talks in Moscow by hawks advocating such a step have recently increased. An extreme reaction is considered possible because the only outcome worse than continuing the war for Putin would be his loss.

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 27, 09:17 AM
Bloomberg: Moscow Prepares a New Wave of Attacks on Ukraine

The Kremlin does not see incentives to end the war and is considering intensifying rocket attacks. Russia is considering the possibility of intensifying rocket attacks on Ukraine, including Kyiv and infrastructure objects in other cities. As reported by BR, Bloomberg reports this citing sources close to the Kremlin. According to their statements, the negotiations...

IndependentBloombergAug 27, 04:00 AM
Watch Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine - Bloomberg

Watch Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine  Bloomberg

IndependentUkrainska PravdaAug 26, 09:14 PM
Russia preparing to intensify strikes on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine – Bloomberg

Russia is preparing new strikes on Ukraine with ballistic missiles – Bloomberg.

IndependentAftenpostenAug 26, 09:06 PM
Bloomberg: Putin to Escalate Attacks on Ukraine

Russia is planning to escalate attacks on Ukraine, according to sources Bloomberg has spoken to.

WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencyAug 26, 08:44 PM
Putin Set to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine Over Talks Failure - Bloomberg

In the Kremlin, they believe that Russia has allegedly already made concessions.