Event Brief
Aug 24, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
Ukraine broadens drone strikes beyond military targets
By The BriefBrief
Since July, Kyiv has expanded its long-range drone campaign beyond conventional military targets, intensifying strikes on Russia’s oil and gas industry and hitting Wildberries warehouses. Ukrainian officials say the goal is to bring the war back to Russia, while UN-reported figures show rising civilian casualties from attacks inside Russia.
WHO: Kyiv (Ukrainian authorities)
WHAT: Expanded long-range drone campaign to target Russia’s oil and gas industry and Wildberries warehouses
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: To bring the war back to Russia, including by targeting entities used to supply sanctioned components for drones and navigation equipment.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
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