Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones Empty Kyiv Supermarket Shelves for Fifth Day

Russian forces pounded Kyiv and surrounding cities for a fifth straight day, targeting warehouses and leaving supermarket shelves bare across the Ukrainian capital. The repeated strikes have disrupted food supply chains, forcing stores to ration goods and residents to scramble for basics like bread, milk, and canned goods. Local officials confirmed that no direct hits on residential buildings occurred in the latest wave, but the psychological toll is mounting. “We are used to sirens, but not to empty shelves,” said one Kyiv shopper, reflecting a growing anxiety among residents. The jet-powered drones—faster and harder to intercept than older models—have become a central weapon in Russia’s campaign, according to Ukrainian military analysts. Kyiv’s mayor urged calm, saying new deliveries are arriving daily, but acknowledged that warehouse strikes are a deliberate tactic to weaken civilian morale. The UN has called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure, while Ukraine’s energy grid, already fragile, faces renewed strain as winter approaches. For now, the city’s markets remain open, but the emptiness of the aisles tells a story that no official statement can hide.