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176-Drone Russian Barrage Kills in Kyiv and Hammers Energy Sites

Ukraine urges more air defenses after overnight strikes forced Odesa onto backup power.

Overview

  • Ukraine’s Air Force reported one Iskander‑M ballistic missile and 176 drones launched from multiple directions, with 139 drones destroyed or jammed and 37 impacts recorded across 14 locations.
  • Kyiv authorities said seven people were killed and dozens injured after strikes hit apartment buildings in the capital.
  • Officials said life‑support facilities and critical infrastructure in Odesa switched to backup power, with a solar plant damaged but no casualties reported.
  • Ukraine said it struck Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery, reporting explosions and a large fire, while the regional governor said drones were downed and debris caused the blaze.
  • On the Zaporizhia front, Russia claimed control of Yablukove as Ukraine confirmed a withdrawal from Novovasylivske to reposition, and Kherson regional officials reported two dead and eight injured in separate attacks.