Hanzha said the strikes also left three other people injured. The attacks are part of a broader wave of Russian aerial assaults targeting civilian infrastructure across several Ukrainian regions.
According to Reuters, Russia has increasingly targeted fuel stations in recent weeks, with the pace of attacks intensifying. Ukrainian officials in the frontline regions of Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk say they have been facing daily bombardments involving missiles, drones, and artillery.
Military analysts note that attacks on fuel depots and service stations are intended to disrupt transportation, logistics, and emergency response efforts, while also increasing pressure on civilians living near the front lines. Such strikes can hamper the movement of emergency services and affect the distribution of fuel needed for both civilian and military operations.
In a separate incident, a Russian drone strike targeted a passenger bus in the southern city of Kherson, killing one person and injuring five others. Kherson has remained under frequent attack since Ukrainian forces retook the city in late 2022, with Russian troops continuing to shell and launch drone attacks from positions across the Dnipro River.
The latest attacks underscore the continued intensity of the war, as Russia maintains pressure on multiple fronts despite ongoing international efforts to find a diplomatic solution. Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly called for stronger air defense capabilities to protect civilians and critical infrastructure from the growing number of drone and missile attacks.
