**Kremlin Spokesperson Warns of “Heavy” Response to Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Economic Infrastructure**
*Date: 27 August 2026*
*Location: Moscow, Russia*
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday that Ukraine is attempting to provoke a reaction by targeting Russia’s economic and trade infrastructure. He said Moscow will respond “heavily” to such attacks.
In a briefing to Sputnik International, Peskov stated, “Ukraine is trying to hit our economic infrastructure, our trading infrastructure, thus causing a response from our side, and this will be a heavy response.” He added that Russia is not seeking a broader “military escalation” with Ukraine, noting that the Russian armed forces are already advancing on the front lines.
The comments come amid ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, during which both sides have reported strikes on each other’s civilian and economic targets. No specific incidents or casualty figures were cited in Peskov’s remarks.
The Kremlin’s position reflects continued tension over cross‑border attacks and underscores the potential for heightened Russian retaliation if further strikes on economic assets occur.
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