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Irfan Aftab
February 4, 2025

Ukraine has been striking Russian energy sites for weeks with long-range drones to cut fuel supplies to Russia's army and drain its war funds.

Irfan Aftab Journalist based in Berlin at DW News English & Urdu covering global affairs, society & culture.
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