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Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian supply hubs as casualties mount on both sides

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Posted Sep 9, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-09-1930
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian supply hubs as casualties mount on both sides
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Cross-border drone attacks and frontline clashes continue, with strikes hitting Russian commercial hubs and Kyiv as casualties rise on both sides.

Ukrainian drone attacks continue to disrupt Russian logistics while causing regional casualties, alongside ongoing frontline fighting and Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.

A series of unmanned aerial vehicle strikes damaged distribution centers of major Russian e-commerce operators, including Wildberries near Saint Petersburg and Moscow, and Ozon facilities in southern Russia. The attacks on logistics hubs triggered operational halts and significant financial losses for affected retailers.

Civilian casualties were reported across several regions. Five people died during strikes in Moscow Oblast, while a drone impact on a Krasnodar Krai beach left seven dead. Meanwhile, a Russian strike on Kyiv resulted in nine fatalities and 33 injuries.

On the ground, Russian forces achieved tactical breakthroughs in the Kharkiv region, while Ukrainian forces maintained advances toward Uspenivka. Belarus also announced the formation of a new air assault brigade along its southern border.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Радіо Свобода, The Guardian, The Insider

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