Key facts
- Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
- The strikes targeted a sector funding Russia's war effort.
- One fatality was reported due to the drone attacks.
- Fires broke out at fuel storage facilities in multiple Russian regions.
- Ukraine also struck a chemical plant in Tula Oblast.
- An oil depot in Yaroslavl Oblast was targeted.
- President Zelensky confirmed the attacks.
- President Zelensky called for increased air defense support.
- The UN reported the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.
Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks targeting Russian energy and chemical infrastructure in several regions. The strikes, confirmed by President Zelensky, hit fuel storage facilities and a chemical plant, causing significant fires. Kyiv stated that these operations aimed to disrupt the sector that funds Russia's war effort. One fatality has been reported as a result of the attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.