Russia escalates strikes across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv petrol stations with jet-powered drones
Russia struck Kyiv petrol stations with jet-powered drones for the first time, while attacks on Odesa and Zaporizhzhia injured several people and damaged residential areas.
Russia has intensified its bombardment of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, deploying jet-powered drones against petrol stations in the city for the first time. The shift marks what appears to be a new, more intense phase in the campaign against the capital.
Strikes beyond the capital
Alongside the attacks on Kyiv, Russian forces also struck Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, damaging residential areas and civilian infrastructure. Several people were injured in these strikes.
Context
The wave of attacks underscores Russia's continued targeting of Ukrainian cities, hitting both fuel supply points and other civilian infrastructure. The strikes point to sustained pressure on civilians and everyday infrastructure across multiple regions simultaneously.
