Governor of Yamalo-Nenets since 2018; Russian politician
Since late August, Russia has intensified bombardment of Kyiv, with nightly and daytime attacks aimed at eroding civilian morale. The UN reports rising civilian casualties and Kyiv says the response must intensify. Ukrainian authorities and residents report strikes on homes, infrastructure and a drone factory in Kyiv and elsewhere, while Moscow says it is targeting military facilities.
A drone attack has targeted energy facilities in Novy Urengoy and nearby sites in Yamal-Nenets, damaging infrastructure but causing no reported fatalities. Ukrainian officials claim a major impact on the Russian gas sector, while authorities report ongoing damage assessment and no confirmed casualties.