Key facts
- Ukraine is launching an average of 200-300 drones nightly against Russian targets.
- This represents a significant increase from earlier phases of the conflict.
- Ukrainian drones targeted energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea.
- A gas storage facility in Crimea was struck by drones.
- A power plant in Crimea was reportedly struck by drones.
- The strikes aim to isolate Crimea and disrupt Russian supply chains.
- Ongoing fuel shortages are reported in Crimea.
- Moscow was targeted with drones for a second consecutive day.
- 37 UAVs were reportedly shot down over Moscow.
- The Moscow Oil Refinery sustained damage from a prior drone attack.
- Operations at the Moscow Oil Refinery have halted indefinitely.
- Western allies pledged $4 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine's drone campaign has significantly expanded, with forces now launching an average of 200-300 drones nightly against Russian targets. This represents a substantial increase from the initial phase of the conflict, which saw only a few dozen drones deployed monthly. The intensified offensive includes strikes targeting energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea. These attacks have hit a gas storage facility and reportedly a power plant. Ukraine's strategy behind these strikes is to isolate the peninsula and disrupt Russian supply chains, particularly amid ongoing fuel shortages in the region.