Russia Fires 2,000 Drones at Ukraine; Kyiv Strikes Back at Oil Refinery

Russia has hit Ukraine with nearly 2,000 attack drones and almost 1,600 guided bombs this week, keeping the capital Kyiv under fire for a fourth straight day. The strikes have targeted civilian supply chains and a book warehouse in the Kyiv region, disrupting daily life in the city. In response, Ukraine tested new interceptor systems overnight and launched its own strike on Russia’s second-largest oil refinery. The move is part of Kyiv’s effort to weaken Moscow’s fuel supply and military logistics. The attacks mark one of the most intense aerial bombardments of the war, now in its 1,649th day. Ukrainian officials say the new interceptors are designed to counter Russia’s growing use of cheap drones, which are often sent in large waves to overwhelm air defenses. No ceasefire talks are reported, and both sides continue to escalate their long-range strikes.