Ukrainian Strikes Impact Russian Forces in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Amid Ongoing Violence

A Ukrainian drone strike in the Russian-held Kherson region resulted in the deaths of a woman and child, as reported by Russian state news agency RIA. In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces successfully targeted a Russian tank and air defense systems using FPV drones, according to the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces. Additionally, the Ukrainian Air Force struck a Russian command post and drone launch site in the Zaporizhzhia region, significantly hampering Russian drone operations. Reports also confirmed that Ukrainian forces targeted an oil refinery in the Ryazan region, marking another escalation in drone warfare. Meanwhile, Russian forces have conducted their own drone strikes in the Kharkiv region, resulting in injuries. The ongoing conflict continues to see both sides employing drone technology as a critical aspect of their military strategies.