Russian Drone Attacks Strike Ukrainian Cities as Kyiv Hits Russian Infrastructure

Russian aerial assaults have killed and wounded civilians across several Ukrainian regions, including targeted strikes on emergency responders in Kramatorsk. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone operations are increasingly damaging Russian economic and energy infrastructure, prompting Moscow to consider state control over affected assets.

25 Aug, 13:10 — 26 Aug, 08:31

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Why this matters

These events highlight the ongoing intensity of the conflict, with both sides targeting critical infrastructure and civilian areas. Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian energy facilities aim to disrupt Russia's war economy, while Russia's widespread missile and drone strikes continue to inflict casualties and damage across Ukraine.

Key entitiesAfipsky oil refinery and gas plant Krasnodar Chernihiv Oblast Ukrainian Air Force

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What 7 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A drone attack caused a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery and gas plant in Russia's Krasnodar region.
Russia launched a significant number of drones and missiles at Ukraine.
Multiple casualties were reported in Ukraine due to Russian attacks.

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

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A drone attack caused a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery and gas plant in Russia's Krasnodar.

agreed·Al Jazeerakyiv-independent

Two people were killed in Russia's Krasnodar region due to the drone attack.

unverified·Al Jazeera

Russia launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile, a Kh-31P guided missile, and 150 drones at Ukraine.

unverified·kyiv-independent

Ukrainian air defenses downed or suppressed 124 drones out of 150 launched by Russia.

unverified·kyiv-independent

5 people were killed and dozens injured across Ukraine in the past day due to Russian attacks.

unverified·kyiv-independent

Coverage gaps

The specific types and numbers of missiles Russia launched at Ukraine, including an Iskander-M ballistic missile and a Kh-31P guided missile, along with 150 drones.

Reportedkyiv-independent

MissingAl Jazeera

The number of Russian attacks on Chernihiv Oblast (45 attacks) and the total casualties across Ukraine (5 killed, dozens injured).

Reportedkyiv-independent

MissingAl Jazeera

The number of people killed in Russia's Krasnodar region (two killed) due to the drone attack.

ReportedAl Jazeera

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CNNMostly Factual17h ago

Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it - CNN

Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual20h ago

Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack

Ukraine hits Russia's Afipsky oil refinery and gas plant in latest attacks targeting energy infrastructure.

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ukrainska-pravda16h ago

Russians kill two people in Kharkiv Oblast in FPV drone strike

Two people were killed in a Russian FPV drone strike on Slatyne in Kharkiv Oblast on the afternoon of 25 August.

By Iryna Balachuk

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual1h ago

Russian attacks kill 4, injure 95 across Ukraine as FPV drone targets rescuers in Kramatorsk in double-tap attack

Russian forces launched a double-tap attack on rescue workers dealing with the aftermath of a Russian attack on Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, on Aug. 25.

By Yuliia Taradiuk

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ukrinformMixed12h ago

Russian UAV strikes private home in Chernihiv, children among victims

A fire broke out in Chernihiv after a Russian Shahed-type drone struck a private home. Two children were among the victims.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Al Jazeera · 25 Aug, 13:10|Full coverage: 7 · 19h|Window: 19h

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Al Jazeera25 Aug, 13:10First to report

Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack

2h later

newsbeast25 Aug, 14:56

Επίθεση με ουκρανικό drone στον πυρηνικό σταθμό της Ζαπορίζια – Δύο εργαζόμενοι τραυματίστηκαν

CNN25 Aug, 15:53

Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it - CNN

le-figaro25 Aug, 16:45

Comment les attaques de l’Ukraine sur les géants du e-commerce Wildberries et Ozon déstabilisent l’économie russe

ukrainska-pravda25 Aug, 17:00

Russians kill two people in Kharkiv Oblast in FPV drone strike

4h later

ukrinform25 Aug, 20:58

Russian UAV strikes private home in Chernihiv, children among victims

12h later

kyiv-independent26 Aug, 08:31Latest update

Russian attacks kill 4, injure 95 across Ukraine as FPV drone targets rescuers in Kramatorsk in double-tap attack

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Ukrainian Drone Attack on RussiaAugust 25 morning

Ukrainian drones targeted and ignited the Afipsky oil refinery and gas plant in Russia's Krasnodar region.

Russian Attacks on UkraineAugust 25 morning

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, including missiles and 150 drones, with significant strikes on Chernihiv Oblast.

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Russian Drone Attacks Strike Ukrainian Cities as Kyiv Hits Russian Infrastructure

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Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it - CNN

Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack

Russians kill two people in Kharkiv Oblast in FPV drone strike

Russian attacks kill 4, injure 95 across Ukraine as FPV drone targets rescuers in Kramatorsk in double-tap attack

Russian UAV strikes private home in Chernihiv, children among victims

Coverage Timeline

Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack

Επίθεση με ουκρανικό drone στον πυρηνικό σταθμό της Ζαπορίζια – Δύο εργαζόμενοι τραυματίστηκαν

Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it - CNN

Comment les attaques de l’Ukraine sur les géants du e-commerce Wildberries et Ozon déstabilisent l’économie russe

Russians kill two people in Kharkiv Oblast in FPV drone strike

Russian UAV strikes private home in Chernihiv, children among victims

Russian attacks kill 4, injure 95 across Ukraine as FPV drone targets rescuers in Kramatorsk in double-tap attack

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