Russia has for the first time targeted petrol stations in Kyiv using jet-powered drones, striking three facilities over two days and killing at least two people, according to city officials.
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Key facts
- Petrol stations in Kyiv were hit by jet-powered drones for the first time, according to the Guardian.
- Three facilities were struck across two days.
- At least two people were killed and six injured in Friday morning strikes on two petrol stations.
- The casualty figures were given by Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko.
- The attacks mark what the Guardian describes as a new phase of intensity in the bombardment of Ukraine's capital.
Petrol stations in Kyiv have been struck by jet-powered drones in a wave of targeted Russian attacks, marking what the Guardian describes as a new phase of intensity in the bombardment of Ukraine’s capital.
According to the Guardian, three facilities were hit over two days, with the strikes representing the first time petrol stations in the city have been targeted using jet-powered drones.
At least two people were killed and six others injured in strikes on two petrol stations on Friday morning, according to the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko.
The attacks signal a shift in the pattern of assaults on Kyiv, with fuel infrastructure now being deliberately targeted alongside the broader escalation of Russian bombardment reported by the outlet.
The Guardian noted the strikes came as the intensity of attacks on the Ukrainian capital entered a new phase, though further details on the wider scale of the bombardment were not specified in the initial report.
Why it matters
Targeting fuel infrastructure in a capital city can disrupt daily life and endanger civilians in densely populated areas. The reported use of jet-powered drones against petrol stations suggests an evolution in Russia's tactics and an intensification of the war's impact on Kyiv.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed or injured in the Kyiv petrol station strikes?
According to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, at least two people were killed and six injured in strikes on two petrol stations on Friday morning.
What weapons were used in the attacks?
The Guardian reports that jet-powered drones were used to strike the petrol stations, the first time such attacks have targeted fuel facilities in Kyiv.
How many facilities were hit?
Three facilities were struck across two days, according to the Guardian.
Timeline
- Russia targets Kyiv petrol stations for first time with jet-powered drones
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