Russian strikes kill two in Kyiv as Moscow targets capital’s fuel stations

Second day of strikes on fuel stations suggest a new campaign focused on civilian areas in the Ukrainian capital.Published On 11 Sep 202611 Sep 2026Russian drone attacks on two fuel stations in Kyiv have killed two people and injured others, as Moscow continues to target civilian areas.They were struck early on Friday within ten minutes of each other in the capital’s Obolonskyi and Dniprovskyi districts, shortly after emergency sirens rang out, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a statement.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reachlist 2 of 3Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukrainelist 3 of 3BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?end of listRussia also targeted fuel stations in Kyiv on Thursday, suggesting a new campaign focused on civilian areas in the capital. Ukrainian authorities have warned people to avoid filling up when air raid sirens sound.One person died at the scene of one of the attacks, Klitschko said, while the other died in hospital. Six people required hospital treatment.While fuel stations near the eastern and southern battle lines hav...