Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure after strikes killed five people, with petrol stations reportedly hit in the capital, Kyiv.
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Key facts
- Five people were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine, according to reporting.
- Ukraine's foreign minister says Russia is deliberately targeting civilians.
- A petrol station was hit in Kyiv, followed by two more reportedly targeted the next morning.
- The additional strikes reportedly hit the Oblonskyi and Dniprovskyi districts, according to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine has accused Russia of carrying out ‘rapidly growing’ attacks on civilian infrastructure, following strikes that killed five people, according to reporting by the Guardian.
Ukraine’s foreign minister said Russia is deliberately targeting civilians, framing the recent strikes as part of a broader pattern against non-military sites. Russia’s response to the accusation was not included in the source reporting.
The Guardian reported that a petrol station was hit in Kyiv, and that two more petrol stations were reportedly targeted the following morning in the capital.
According to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, the additional strikes hit the Oblonskyi and Dniprovskyi districts of the city.
The developments were carried in the Guardian’s live coverage of events in Ukraine and across Europe, which tracked the strikes and their aftermath as they unfolded.
Why it matters
Attacks on civilian infrastructure such as petrol stations raise concerns about the safety of ordinary residents and the reliability of essential services. Ukraine's accusation that civilians are being deliberately targeted adds to ongoing scrutiny of Russia's conduct during the war.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the reported strikes?
According to reporting, five people were killed in the Russian strikes on Ukraine.
What sites were targeted in Kyiv?
A petrol station was hit in Kyiv, and two more petrol stations were reportedly targeted the following morning in the Oblonskyi and Dniprovskyi districts, according to Kyiv mayor Wladimir Klitschko.
What has Ukraine said about the attacks?
Ukraine's foreign minister said Russia is deliberately targeting civilians.
Timeline
- Russia accused of ‘rapidly growing’ attacks on civilian infrastructure after five killed in Ukraine – Europe live
The Guardian World: Ukraine’s foreign minister says Russia is deliberately targeting civilians After a petrol station was hit in Kyiv yesterday, two more were reportedly targeted this morning in the Oblonskyi and Dniprovskyi districts of the capital. That’s according to Kyiv mayor, Wladimir Klitschk