The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another dangerous phase as both sides expand long-range attacks beyond traditional military targets, increasingly hitting economic, logistics and commercial infrastructure.

Ukraine has targeted facilities belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Ozone, including a logistics hub, as Kyiv expands its drone campaign against major Russian distribution networks linked to the country’s wartime economy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Kyiv of opening “Pandora’s box” by targeting economic sites and warned that Moscow would respond.

At least 13 people were reportedly killed in attacks overnight and through Saturday, with casualties reported in Ukraine, Russia and Russian-annexed Crimea.

Russia said it launched a concentrated strike on the Kyiv region using long-range precision weapons and drones. The Russian Defense Ministry also claimed that more than 40 trucks equipped with long-range drone launchers were destroyed.

Russia-Ukraine War:  Ukraine Hits Ozone Facilities | Putin Warns Kyiv Has Opened “Pandora’s Box”

The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a deadly new phase as Moscow intensifies its aerial assault on Ukraine with missiles and hundreds of drones. At least 16 people have been killed and more than 130 injured, including children, in the latest attacks.

Ukraine has retaliated with long-range drone strikes targeting Russian oil and logistics infrastructure. Kyiv has also warned of depleted Patriot missile stocks, raising concerns over its ability to intercept ballistic missiles.

France is preparing additional interceptor missiles for Ukraine, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for national unity. Meanwhile, Ukraine is urging the United States to take a more active role in efforts to end the war.

Russia-Ukraine War Escalates | Deadly Strikes Kill 16 | Kyiv Hit By Massive Barrage

The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another dangerous phase, with both sides increasingly striking energy, transport and civilian infrastructure as fighting intensifies across the region.

Ukraine says Russian forces struck a second passenger train in the Odesa region, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people, including children. Earlier, another Russian drone attack reportedly hit a passenger train, killing two crew members.

Meanwhile, a major Ukrainian attack disrupted grain terminals at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, raising concerns over global food supplies. Ukraine has reportedly offered Russia a proposal to halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, but Moscow has yet to respond.

Elsewhere, Ukrainian strikes reportedly hit an industrial facility in Russia’s Bashkortostan region and a major oil refinery in Orsk. The refinery was reportedly forced out of operation following the attack.

Russia-Ukraine War Enters New Phase | Trains, Grain Terminals And Oil Sites Hit

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to intensify, with both sides exchanging strikes and reporting casualties and damage.

Russian strikes in the Kyiv region have reportedly killed at least three people, including a child, while others were wounded. Fires also broke out in multiple districts following the attacks, according to Ukrainian emergency authorities.

Moscow has also claimed that Russian forces struck three vessels near Black Sea ports, alleging that the ships were carrying military-related cargo for Ukraine. Videos released by Russia reportedly show vessels being hit at sea.

Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to use long-range drones against targets inside Russian territory. Experts say these attacks have allowed Kyiv to put pressure on Russian critical infrastructure and targets in Crimea.

Russia-Ukraine War Escalates | Russian Strikes Kill Three Including Child | Kyiv Hit by Fresh Attacks

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<p>The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine has admitted that the situation in southern city of Kherson is "difficult" as Ukrainian offensives move to retake southern and eastern areas that Moscow "annexed" just weeks ago. The Kremlin-installed chief said on Tuesday that an "organised, gradual displacement" of civilians from four towns on the Dnipro River will happen.</p>

<p>"The situation in this area is difficult. The enemy is deliberately striking infrastructure and residential buildings in Kherson," Sergei Surovikin, the Russian air force general now commanding Russia's invasion forces, told the state-owned Rossiya 24 news channel.</p>

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<p>"The Russian army will above all ensure the safe evacuation of the population of Kherson," he said. "As a whole the situation in the special military operation zone can be described as tense."</p>

<p>Kirill Stremousov, another Russia-installed regional official, warned Kherson residents of an assault from the Ukrainian troops "in the very near future". "Please take my words seriously - I'm talking about evacuating as quickly as possible," he said on the Telegram app.</p>

<p>Russian forces in Kherson have been driven back by 20-30 km (13-20 miles) in the last few weeks and are at risk of being pinned against the western bank of the 2,200-kilometre-long Dnipro river that bisects Ukraine.</p>

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<p>Vladimir Rogov, a member of the Russian-installed council governing Zaporizhzhia, said that Kyiv's forces had been carrying out overnight shelling of Russian-held Enerhodar, the town that houses most employees of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. He said that there had been 10 strikes around the local thermal power station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kherson was the first to fall to Russian forcer after the offensive began on February 24. Moscow "annexed" three other Ukrainian regions after conducting "sham" referendums.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine has admitted that the situation in southern city of Kherson is "difficult" as Ukrainian offensives move to retake southern and eastern areas that Moscow "annexed" just weeks ago. The Kremlin-installed chief said on Tuesday that an "organised, gradual displacement" of civilians from four towns on the Dnipro River will happen. "The situation in this area is difficult. The enemy is deliberately striking infrastructure and residential buildings in Kherson," Sergei Surovikin, the Russian air force general now commanding Russia's invasion forces, told the state-owned Rossiya 24 news channel. Also Read | Annexed Ukrainian regions under nuclear protection as rest of Russia, says Kremlin "The Russian army will above all ensure the safe evacuation of the population of Kherson," he said. "As a whole the situation in the special military operation zone can be described as tense." Kirill Stremousov, another Russia-installed regional official, warned Kherson residents of an assault from the Ukrainian troops "in the very near future". "Please take my words seriously - I'm talking about evacuating as quickly as possible," he said on the Telegram app. Russian forces in Kherson have been driven back by 20-30 km (13-20 miles) in the last few weeks and are at risk of being pinned against the western bank of the 2,200-kilometre-long Dnipro river that bisects Ukraine. × Vladimir Rogov, a member of the Russian-installed council governing Zaporizhzhia, said that Kyiv's forces had been carrying out overnight shelling of Russian-held Enerhodar, the town that houses most employees of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. He said that there had been 10 strikes around the local thermal power station. Kherson was the first to fall to Russian forcer after the offensive began on February 24. Moscow "annexed" three other Ukrainian regions after conducting "sham" referendums. (With inputs from agencies)

Kherson facing 'difficult' situation, Russian commander admits amid claims of overnight shelling by Kyiv