Geran drones hit Ukrainian fuel depots

Officials said on July 25 that footage released by Russia's Defense Ministry shows Geran kamikaze drones striking fuel stations used to supply Ukrainian forces, presented as an effort to disrupt battlefield logistics. Reaction pending.

Geran drones hit fuel stations

Officials said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned intelligence points to a possible fresh wave of missile strikes within 48 hours and an expected increase in Russian troop numbers. The Geran drone is widely believed to be based on the Shahed-136; footage and official statements describe concentrated attacks on storage tanks and delivery points near frontline routes.

Officials said the strikes aim to degrade fuel flow to mechanised units and logistics hubs, which would slow resupply and reduce operational tempo in affected sectors. Military analysts who reviewed the footage, as reported by officials, said kamikaze drones are being used to shape the battlefield by targeting sustainment rather than purely striking combat formations.

Officials said the immediate tactical effect would be localised shortages at forward sites, while the strategic effect could force longer fuel routes and higher consumption of tanker assets. Civilian fuel infrastructure near combat zones may face spillover damage, complicating humanitarian and emergency responses.

Monitor: officials expect any wave of missile strikes by July 27, 2026; analysts will watch satellite imagery, fuel-resupply convoy patterns and shifts in frontline mobility through that date.