Russian strikes kill two in Kyiv as Moscow targets capital’s fuel stations

Russian drone attacks on two fuel stations in Kyiv on Friday killed two people and injured others, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The strikes occurred in the Obolonskyi and Dniprovskyi districts shortly after air raid sirens sounded. This marks the second consecutive day of Russian targeting of fuel stations in the capital, suggesting a new campaign focused on civilian areas. Ukrainian authorities have warned citizens to avoid refueling during air raid alerts. Other Russian drone strikes overnight in Pavlohrad and Zaporizhzhia also resulted in casualties. Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs condemned these attacks as an attempt to sow fear and maximize casualties.

Russia has targeted petrol stations in Kyiv with jet-powered drones for the first time, escalating its bombardment of the Ukrainian capital. Over two days, three petrol stations operated by the state-owned company Ukrnafta were struck. These attacks resulted in at least two deaths and 12 injuries. The strikes follow a pattern of increased Russian attacks on Ukrainian oil infrastructure and come as Kyiv faces a new phase of intense bombardment. Ukrainian officials described the attacks as terror directed at the civilian population, noting that the targeted stations were on a list circulating on Telegram. The attacks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was abroad seeking international support.