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Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy and logistics targets, causing casualties
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2026-07-18 18:10   Conflict   10

Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy and logistics targets, causing casualties

Russian officials confirmed eight deaths and over 60 injuries from overnight Ukrainian drone attacks targeting warehouses, oil depots, and infrastructure in Russia.

The strikes hit two Wildberries warehouses—one in Kotovsk (Tambov region) and another in Elektrostal (near Moscow)—sparking fires that were partially extinguished.An oil depot in Noginsk also suffered damage, prompting evacuations of nearby hospitals and residential buildings.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the attacks targeted 'logistical facilities' supplying sanctioned components for Russian military equipment.Regional governors reported casualties across multiple locations, including a kindergarten hit by debris and a residential building fire in Vladimir.The Russian Defence Ministry stated its air defenses intercepted 379 drones overnight across 19 regions.Ukrainian forces also struck naval vessels in the Black and Azov seas, disrupting fuel and cargo transport.The attacks mark continued escalation of the conflict, with Kyiv aiming to weaken Russia’s war effort by targeting critical infrastructure.

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