Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv kill at least two people
Russian forces killed 9 people and injured 145 across Ukraine over the past day, according to Yahoo. A strike on a shopping center in Pavlohrad city center killed 5 people and injured 67, marking the third mall targeted in several days. In Kyiv, Russia has begun targeting petrol stations using jet-powered drones for the first time, hitting three facilities in two days. These attacks follow Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Canada to discuss winter preparedness and air defense systems.
What changed
Russia introduced jet-powered drones to target Kyiv petrol stations and hit a shopping center in Pavlohrad.
Live updates
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Russia Targets Kyiv Fuel Stations and Shopping Malls in Expanded Strikes
Russian forces killed 9 people and injured 145 across Ukraine over the past day, according to Yahoo. A strike on a shopping center in Pavlohrad city center killed 5 people and injured 67, marking the third mall targeted in several days. In Kyiv, Russia has begun targeting petrol stations using jet-powered drones for the first time, hitting three facilities in two days. These attacks follow Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Canada to discuss winter preparedness and air defense systems.
Why it matters
The escalation follows a record-breaking Ukrainian strike on a gas facility in the Yamalo-Nenets region. Russia is now diversifying its target list to include civilian commercial hubs and fuel infrastructure. A British defense official reports over 500,000 Russian troops have died since the full-scale invasion began.
What is confirmed
- A Russian strike on a shopping center in Pavlohrad killed 5 people and injured 67.
- Russia has targeted three petrol stations in Kyiv over two days using jet-powered drones.
- Russia and Ukraine traded overnight strikes on Thursday.
Still unconfirmed
- The Ukrainian Air Force reported Russia launched 161 attack drones and one S-8000 Banderol cruise missile overnight.
- More than 500,000 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine according to a British defense official.
What to watch next
- Results of Zelenskyy's air defense talks in Canada
- Ukrainian responses to the targeting of fuel infrastructure
- Further reports on Russian casualty figures from UK defense officials
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (7)
- www.trtworld.com — Russia, Ukraine trade strikes overnight, leaving at least three killed
- www.bbc.co.uk — Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
- www.anews.com.tr — Russia, Ukraine trade overnight strikes killing 3, injuring over 30
- www.theguardian.com — Russia targets Kyiv petrol stations for first time with jet-powered drones
- www.yahoo.com — Russian forces kill 9, injure 145 across Ukraine over past day as Moscow expands gas station strikes to Kyiv
- www.democracynow.org — Russia Bombs Shopping Malls and Gas Stations in Ukraine After Kyiv Orders Strikes Deep Inside Russia
- www.pressdemocrat.com — More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says
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Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv and Moldovan Border as Ukraine Retaliates
Renewed Russian drone attacks on Kyiv have damaged residential buildings and injured multiple people, ending a brief pause that coincided with recent peace talks. A strike on a border crossing with Moldova killed two people and injured several others, drawing condemnation from Moldovan President Maia Sandu. Meanwhile, Ukraine launched a record-breaking deep strike against a gas facility in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region, extending its reach over 3,000 kilometers from the border. Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point claimed responsibility for the Arctic attack as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged a stronger global response.
Why it matters
The bombardment shatters a temporary lull that followed diplomatic visits by United States envoys to Russian and Ukrainian leadership. The widening geographic scope of the conflict now includes a long-range Ukrainian drone strike into the Russian gas heartland and security incidents near European borders, including a drone alert in Moldova. Ukrainian officials continue to condemn the relentless intensity of the aerial campaign as fighting reaches day 1,660.
What is confirmed
- Nine people were injured in an attack on a 24-story residential building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, according to the Kyiv City State Administration.
- A Russian drone strike on a border crossing with Moldova killed two people and injured others.
- Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the drone strike at the border crossing and called for more air defense for Ukraine.
- Ukraine launched a deep strike on a gas facility in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region over 3,000 kilometers from the border.
Still unconfirmed
- Fire Point made the long-range weaponry used in the Arctic attack on the Russian gas facility.
What to watch next
- Official verification of the proximity of the Russian drone to President Zelenskyy's flight to Oslo
- Assessment of operational damage to the Yamalo-Nenets gas facility following Ukraine's deep strike
- Response from international leaders to Moldovan President Sandu's call for increased air defense
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (6)
- kyivindependent.com — Russia resumes drone attacks on Kyiv, kills 1, injures 12, damages residential buildings
- www.yahoo.com — Ukraine war latest: Ukraine launches record-breaking deep strike on gas facility in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region, over 3,000 km from border
- www.theguardian.com — Ukraine war briefing: Arctic attack extends Kyiv’s strike reach into Russian gas heartland
- kyivindependent.com — Moldovan President Sandu condemns Russian drone strike on border crossing point that killed 2, injured 3
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Russian drones kill 2 in Ukraine's Moldova; Zelenskyy urges stronger global response
- tribune.com.pk — Russian drone 'nearly hits Zelenskiy's flight to Oslo'
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Russian Strikes on Kyiv Kill Several Following US Envoy Visit
Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv, killing people and ending a brief pause in attacks that coincided with a visit by US envoys Witkoff and Kushner. ABC News reported a complex attack killing three people in Kyiv, while AOL and Anadolu reported five deaths. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said nine people were injured after a morning strike hit a 24-story residential building. The bombardment followed peace talks between US envoys and Russian and Ukrainian leadership, prompting fresh condemnation from Ukrainian officials over the ongoing intensity of the war.
Why it matters
The air assaults on the Ukrainian capital resumed immediately after US envoys Witkoff and Kushner departed following peace talks with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The brief halt in strikes during the diplomatic visit offered a temporary respite that vanished as soon as the envoys left. The renewed violence underscores the heavy toll on civilians as residential buildings absorb incoming ballistic missiles and drones.
What is confirmed
- Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles on Tuesday, resuming air attacks after a brief halt.
- US envoys Witkoff and Kushner recently visited Putin and Zelenskyy for peace talks.
- Nine people were injured after a Russian morning strike hit a 24-story residential building in Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Still unconfirmed
- The Russian strikes on Kyiv killed five people.
What to watch next
- Further official casualty updates from Kyiv municipal authorities
- Reactions from Washington to the resumption of strikes following the envoy visit
- Additional reports on structural damage to residential buildings in the capital
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (15)
- CNN — Russia pounds Kyiv one day after visit by Witkoff and Kushner
- Reuters — Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv as US envoys leave
- CBS News — Russian strikes on Kyiv resume after Witkoff, Kushner peace talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
- Al Jazeera — Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as pause during US envoy visits ends
- AP News — Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian capital kill 2 people, ending pause in attacks
- BBC — At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
- The Hill — Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv after pause for US envoys’ visit
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — 'Complex' Russian attack kills 3 in Kyiv after US peace talks visit, officials say
- The New York Times — Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave
- www.aol.com — Russia hits Kyiv after pause for US envoys' visit, killing five
- www.yahoo.com — Russian attacks kill at least 12, injure 72 across Ukraine as Russia continues relentless strikes on Kyiv
- www.france24.com — Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Moldova border kills at least two as Ukraine targets oil terminal