Ukrainian drone attacks kill eight, hitting Russian oil hubs and high‑rise buildings

Ukrainian forces carried out a series of coordinated strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and several high‑rise buildings, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of Patriot air‑defence interceptors. The attacks, reported by both Kyiv and Moscow officials, targeted oil depots and processing facilities in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, as well as residential towers in the Russian capital, causing significant material damage but no confirmed civilian casualties.

According to Russian state media, the oil hubs sustained fires and temporary shutdowns of fuel supplies, prompting emergency response teams to contain the blazes. Ukrainian military spokespeople said the operations were carried out using long‑range missiles and unmanned aerial systems designed to disrupt Russia’s energy logistics. In a separate address, Zelenskyy emphasized that the depletion of Patriot missiles—provided by NATO allies—has left Ukraine’s air‑defence network vulnerable, urging partner nations to accelerate deliveries to maintain the country’s ability to counter Russian aerial attacks.

The dual developments underscore the escalating intensity of the conflict and the growing strain on Ukraine’s defensive capabilities. Observers note that the strikes on energy assets aim to weaken Russia’s war‑fighting capacity, while the interceptor shortage could affect Kyiv’s capacity to protect its own territory, prompting calls for increased military assistance from Western allies.