Kyiv Drone Strike Kills One as Russia Targets Fuel Stations

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Kyiv came under another wave of Russian drone attacks early Wednesday, with two petrol stations and other sites hit in the Ukrainian capital. One person was killed and seven others were injured, according to city authorities.

The strikes came only hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump in New York to discuss efforts to end the war and a possible ceasefire covering energy infrastructure.

Russian Drones Hit Petrol Stations in Kyiv

Russian forces used jet-powered drones during the morning attack, striking two petrol stations along with other locations in Kyiv.

Explosions were heard across parts of the city, while smoke was reported rising in the centre. Emergency services were deployed to the affected areas following the strikes.

Ukrainian oil company Ukrnafta said one of its petrol stations was among the sites hit. The company said it was the sixth petrol station in Kyiv to be attacked in recent weeks.

Railway Infrastructure Also Damaged

The attack also affected railway infrastructure in Kyiv.

Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, chief executive of Ukraine's railway operator, said railway facilities came under attack and one railway employee was injured.

The incident adds to concerns over attacks on transport and energy-related infrastructure as Russia continues its aerial campaign against Ukraine.

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Russia Increases Use of Jet-Powered Drones

Russia has increasingly used faster, high-flying jet-powered drones in attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas, according to Reuters.

These drones are considered more difficult for Ukrainian air-defence systems to intercept because of their speed and flight characteristics. The increased use has added pressure on Ukraine's air-defence network.

Attack Follows Zelenskyy-Trump Energy Ceasefire Talks

The Kyiv strikes came shortly after Zelenskyy met Trump at the United Nations in New York.

During the meeting, the Ukrainian president discussed possible steps toward ending the war, including a potential bilateral ceasefire involving energy targets. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was prepared for an energy ceasefire if Russia stopped attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

The proposal would cover key infrastructure such as electricity, heating and water systems. Zelenskyy has also linked any halt in Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities to a reciprocal move by Moscow.

Energy Infrastructure Remains a Key Issue

The latest attack highlights the difficulty of reaching an energy ceasefire while strikes continue on both sides.

Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian energy and infrastructure sites, while Ukraine has expanded long-range attacks against Russian oil refineries and other energy facilities. Both countries have accused the other side of damaging critical infrastructure during the war.

The United States has been pushing for steps that could reduce attacks on energy facilities. However, previous efforts to establish an energy-related truce broke down after renewed strikes by both sides.

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