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Ukraine Strikes Russian Warehouses, Oil Depot Near Moscow, Killing 7, Injuring 24

Ukrainian drones attacked a Wildberries warehouse and an oil depot near Kotovsk, Russia, killing seven people and injuring 24. The attack, part of a larger campaign involving at least 370 drones, targeted sites allegedly used for drone components and navigation equipment. Russian officials confirmed casualties, while Kyiv claimed the strikes were retaliation for Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian drones struck a logistics centre in western Russia, killing seven people and injuring 24, according to multiple sources including TASS, France24, and The Hindu. The attack targeted a Wildberries warehouse and an oil depot, with firefighting operations ongoing. At least 370 drones were detected flying toward the Moscow region between July 17 and July 18, most of which were neutralized, according to TASS. Kyiv claims the attacked sites supplied components used to make drones and navigation equipment. The attack is part of Ukraine's ongoing aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia.

Where Sources Diverge

Al-Jazeera reports 8 killed and more than 60 wounded, while other sources report 7 killed and 24-50 injured.

al-jazeera

8 killed and more than 60 wounded

times-of-india

7 killed

tass

7 killed, over 50 injured

the-hindu

more than 50 wounded

npr

more than 60 wounded

Timelines

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IndependentThe HinduJul 18, 04:23 PM
Seven killed, more than 50 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

Ukrainian special operations also conducted strikes against targets in the Sea of Azov and in occupied territory, Mr. Zelenskyy said

PublicDeutsche WelleJul 18, 04:06 PM
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian warehouses kill 7

Ukrainian drones have struck warehouses, an oil depot and other targets across Russia, killing seven night-shift workers. Kyiv said the facilities supplied components used to make drones and navigation equipment.

IndependentAl JazeeraJul 18, 03:10 PM
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, wound dozens

Russian officials say strikes on retailer's warehouses caused civilian casualties; Kyiv says sites used to make drones.

PublicNPRJul 18, 02:45 PM
8 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

Kyiv's forces are continuing their aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow's war effort.

StateTASSJul 18, 11:54 AM
IN BRIEF: Seven killed, over 50 injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions

At least 370 drones were detected flying toward the Moscow region between the evening of July 17 and the morning of July 18

PublicFrance 24Jul 18, 09:32 AM
Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed several in Moscow logistics centre

A local official said that a Ukrainian drone attack killed seven night-shift workers and wounded 24 at a Moscow logistics centre on Saturday, as part of a larger-scale attack including 370 drones, most of which were "neutralised" according to the city mayor. Kyiv says its attacks on Russia are fair retribution for Moscow's four-year war in Ukraine.

PublicRTEJul 18, 08:51 AM
Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills seven

A Ukrainian drone attack on a logistics centre in western Russia killed seven people and wounded 24, the regional governor has said.

StateTASSJul 18, 07:46 AM
Seven killed, 24 injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Kotovsk

Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov says the open fire at the attacked Wildberries warehouse had been extinguished, although firefighting operations are still underway