Ukraine has reported a successful strike on a Russian missile fuel production facility located in Rostov. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the targeted site was the Kamensky Plant in western Russia. The facility is described as a significant military-industrial asset utilized by the Russian armed forces.
As of now, Russian officials have not responded to the attack. Earlier reports indicated that Ukraine had also targeted several "high-value military targets" the previous Saturday night.
Russian civilians are beginning to feel the consequences of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as Kyiv adjusts its military strategy, according to security expert Dr. Hanna Shelest.
Dr. Shelest reported to the BBC that Ukraine is shifting from a primarily defensive posture to actively preventing any Russian strikes. The new strategy emphasizes targeting military enterprises with dual-use capabilities.
In this context, the online retailer Wildberries has become a significant focus of Ukraine's recent military operations. Dr. Shelest attributes this to the retailer’s alleged support for the Russian war effort and its widespread use among the Russian populace.
“For the past four years, civilians in Russia have been largely unaware of the war’s reality," Dr. Shelest noted. "For many, it felt more like a soap opera on television, filled with propaganda from leadership."
She continued, “Now, however, they are confronted with the stark realities of the situation, witnessing the tangible effects on the economy and observing the real consequences of the war, which is crucial for altering public perception.”
Ukraine's military reports successful strike on Russian missile fuel facility in Rostov
Ukraine's Armed Forces claim to have targeted a Russian missile fuel production facility located in the Rostov region. According to a post shared on Telegram by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Kamensky Plant was identified as a significant military-industrial center essential for fulfilling the needs of the Russian armed forces.
As of now, there has been no official response from Russian authorities regarding this attack.
Earlier reports indicated that Ukraine had successfully struck several high-value military targets during the night.
Casualties reported following drone incident in Moscow region.
Moscow Governor Andrey Vorobyov announced that an 83-year-old man was killed in the Ramensky district due to a drone crashing onto private property. He mentioned that multiple individuals sustained injuries, and emergency services are currently engaged in efforts to manage the aftermath of the event.
Smoke rises over Wildberries warehouse near Moscow.
Images have surfaced depicting significant smoke rising from a warehouse owned by the online retailer Wildberries, following an alleged drone attack by Ukraine. The incident, which occurred in Koledino—approximately 25 kilometers from Moscow’s city center—continues Ukraine's focus on targeting this retailer, often likened to "Russia's Amazon."
Ukrainian officials assert that these warehouses function as logistics facilities for military supplies, a claim that the Kremlin has denied.
Escalations between the two sides have become increasingly pronounced in recent weeks. While the capital city of Kyiv experienced a period of calm over the past several nights, the most recent night brought air raid alerts and missile and drone activity.
A notable exchange of fire has transpired between both sides in recent days. Ukraine has reported success with its long-range drone operations targeting oil refineries and Wildberries warehouses. One of the latter facilities is ablaze once again on the outskirts of Moscow, with Ukraine emphasizing its targeting strategy focused on facilities utilized by Russia to support its military efforts.
Flames and smoke engulfed a market in Kyiv following a night of Russian missile and drone strikes, with emergency services confirming that the fire has now been extinguished.
Air-raid sirens sounded five times in Kyiv since Saturday evening. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that at least six individuals, including a child, sustained injuries in the capital.
In Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced the interception of over 600 Ukrainian drones aimed at the Russian capital. Regional governor Andrey Vorobyov described the incident as "one of the most massive drone attacks in recent memory," noting a drone strike at a Wildberries warehouse in the Koledino Industrial Park that prompted an evacuation of employees.
Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, has recently been targeted by Ukrainian forces, who allege that its warehouses are being used for military logistics. The Kremlin has refuted these claims, though military gear like body armor can still be found alongside civilian products on the platform.
In related reports, at least five fatalities have occurred due to overnight Russian strikes in Ukraine. The mayor of Kryvyi Rih confirmed the discovery of a 44-year-old man, previously reported missing, among the rubble. Another death was reported, along with 14 injuries at a steel plant that Russia claims was manufacturing weapons components. In Zaporizhzhia, two elderly residents died when their house was destroyed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed six injuries in Kyiv, tying them to multiple rounds of strikes throughout the night. He also mentioned a fifth fatality in Sumy from a car strike. Russia claimed its strikes targeted a facility in Kyiv connected to the production of components for Ukrainian Flamingo missiles, as well as a factory involved in drone manufacturing.
Additionally, Russia stated its forces targeted the Kremenchuk oil refinery in the Poltava region, alleging it supplied fuel to Ukraine's military, and claimed to have struck a cargo vessel near Odesa, purportedly transporting military equipment.