Ukraine expands drone strikes in Russia as deadly attacks hit Kyiv region
Ukraine has expanded drone strikes against Russian commercial facilities as Russian attacks hit Kyiv and Sumy, alongside ongoing political reshuffles in Kyiv.
Ukrainian forces have widened their long-range attack strategy, launching drone strikes against facilities owned by Russian e-commerce company Wildberries. Hits on logistics hubs near Moscow and in Kotovsk caused significant fires, resulting in eight deaths and substantial cargo destruction.
The developments come as Ukraine processes the aftermath of a Russian ballistic missile strike on a military technology showcase near Kyiv. The attack killed at least ten people and injured nearly 100 others, prompting criticism from President Volodymyr Zelensky over holding public defense events during wartime. Additional Russian drone strikes killed two people at a post office in Sumy.
Concurrently, Kyiv faces ongoing political friction following Zelensky's decision to remove Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov during a broader cabinet overhaul.
Sources: BBC News, Sweden Herald, The Guardian
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Earlier coverage
- Jul 26, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCRussian strikes target Kyiv region as Ukraine expands drone attacks on Russian logistics
- Jul 25, 2026, 11:30 AM UTCRussian missile strike targets defence exhibition near Kyiv
- Jul 25, 2026, 04:30 AM UTCRussian missile strike on Kyiv drone exhibition kills ten people
- Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCRussian drone strike kills two in Sumy as Kyiv manages political fallout
- Jul 24, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCRussian missile strike on drone exhibition near Kyiv leaves 10 dead