Russia intensifies strikes on warehouses and fuel depots around Kyiv and Kharkiv

An analysis, using figures from the independent monitor Acled, indicates that Russian attacks on civilian warehouse complexes in the Kyiv region have surged to about 100 incidents since mid-June, a number that exceeds the combined total of the earlier war years. These strikes have interrupted the flow of goods into and around Ukraine’s capital, leading to brief periods of scarcity for certain items. The same pattern is evident in the Kharkiv region, where fuel stations and storage facilities have suffered attacks at a rate six times higher than in previous years.

Throughout the summer, overall Russian bombardment of the Kyiv area reached its highest intensity since the conflict began, aside from the initial month of March 2022. UN investigators have cautioned that the growing targeting of infrastructure by both sides leaves civilians increasingly vulnerable as the colder season draws near.