Russia's Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage on Ukraine
Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated Mar 07, 2026
The extensive Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's energy and railway infrastructure, particularly in Ukraine===Kharkiv and Ukraine===Kyiv, will likely lead to increased volatility in energy markets and potentially impact global supply chains due to disruptions in Ukrainian exports. The ongoing conflict also diverts international attention and resources, affecting broader geopolitical stability and investor confidence.
Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of 29 missiles and 480 drones, primarily Iranian-designed Shaheds, across Ukraine, targeting residential areas, energy facilities, and railway infrastructure. The city of Ukraine===Kharkiv was particularly hard hit, with at least 10 people killed, including two children, and over 10 injured after a ballistic missile struck a five-story residential building. Damage was also reported in Ukraine===Kyiv, Ukraine===Odesa, and other regions, leading to emergency power cuts and disruptions to rail services. Ukrainian air defense systems intercepted many projectiles, but significant hits occurred at 22 locations. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the 'savage strikes' and called for continued international support for Ukraine's air defense. The attacks underscore Russia's ongoing attempts to destroy Ukraine's critical infrastructure. The conflict's intensity is also highlighted by the postponement of US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine due to the escalating war in the Middle East, where Iran has also used Shahed drones.
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