Russia will respond to Kyiv’s attacks with escalated strikes on “sensitive economic ​sectors” in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin said.Russia, Ukraine trade deadly strikes as war escalates01:55Get more newsLiveonAug. 23, 2026, 7:53 AM EDTBy Freddie ClaytonRussian President Vladimir Putin has accused Kyiv of opening “Pandora’s box” with strikes on economic targets, as Ukraine turned its fire toward the country’s second-largest online e-commerce giant at the weekend.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.