Russia kills 9, injures 145 in Ukraine; expands gas station strikes to Kyiv

Russia launched 161 drones and one S-8000 cruise missile overnight, killing 9 and injuring 145 across Ukraine. Moscow has expanded its strikes on gas stations to Kyiv, a new target, indicating a shift in targeting strategy. The scale and new target suggest an escalation in the air campaign, though the impact on energy infrastructure remains uncertain.