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		practice9 on Dec 26, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Power substations vandalized in Washington state Yes, it feels like a Russian operation carried out by proxies. The motive (and timing - it's winter) is the same as in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure - degrade quality of life for civilians in hopes of creating chaos & unrest

Incipient on Dec 27, 2022 [–]

Attacks on power grids are not new or unique to the Russians. While it's definitely a plausible explanation, it's pure speculation without evidence.

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