Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks against Russia overnight, igniting a fire at an oil depot in the Voronezh region and causing “explosions” at an aviation plant in Smolensk, its military said Tuesday. The strikes come amid heightened hostilities, with both sides showing no signs of deescalation despite the return of US President Donald Trump to office on Monday.

President Trump, who has vowed to bring a swift end to the nearly three-year war, has yet to outline a clear plan to resolve the conflict. The Republican leader has previously claimed he could settle the war “in 24 hours.”

In the western Voronezh region bordering Ukraine, Kyiv said it targeted an oil depot near the town of Liski for the second time in a week, sparking a large fire. According to Ukraine’s military, the facility stored fuel and lubricants critical for Russian troops.

“Tanks with fuel and lubricants used by the occupiers to supply Russian troops caught fire,” the Ukrainian army said in a statement on Facebook.

The region’s governor, Alexander Gusev, attributed the fire to debris from a downed drone and reported no injuries.

Further north, Ukraine said it struck an aviation plant in Smolensk that produces combat aircraft, leading to “explosions.” The Smolensk regional governor refrained from commenting on the attack, confirming only that falling drone debris caused “roof fires.”

Meanwhile, in the Orenburg region near Kazakhstan, authorities in the towns of Yasny and Komarovsky briefly urged residents to take cover due to a potential drone threat. Alerts were later lifted without incident.

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that it had intercepted 55 Ukrainian drones overnight, more than half of which were shot down in regions bordering Ukraine. In response, Ukraine claimed Moscow launched 131 drones, decoys, and four missiles at its territory during the same period.

Both Kyiv and Moscow have intensified military actions in recent weeks, aiming to gain leverage in potential ceasefire negotiations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to engage in talks with the incoming Trump administration but dismissed the idea of a temporary truce, warning it could allow Ukraine to regroup militarily.

The war, now nearing its third year, continues to destabilize the region, with little clarity on the path to peace despite international efforts.