Domestic tourist trips in Russia rose by 6.2% year-on-year to 34.2 million between January and May 2026. Moscow, Krasnodar Region, and Moscow Region led in tourist numbers, with regions developing infrastructure showing strong growth.
Russian air defense systems destroyed 376 Ukrainian drones overnight over various regions and the Sea of Azov. Fires broke out at the Ilsky oil refinery and two oil product facilities in Azov due to falling debris, with firefighting and evacuations underway in Taganrog.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 111 Ukrainian drones over various Russian regions and the Black and Azov Seas within a 12-hour period on Wednesday, July 7.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 190 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over various Russian regions and seas within a 12-hour period on Tuesday, July 7.
Russian air defenses reported intercepting and destroying 327 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight across multiple Russian regions and over the Azov and Black Seas between July 1 and July 2.
All children have departed the Artek International Children's Center in Crimea by June 26, following the temporary suspension of its summer recreation program. They were sent home or to camps in Krasnodar Region, with the situation overseen by Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov.
US-Iran nuclear talks resumed in Switzerland amid protests from Iran over US threats. Meanwhile, Russia reported downing hundreds of Ukrainian drones, and tensions escalated with warnings of nuclear proliferation if Israel uses nukes against Iran. The EU also weighed in on pressure tactics against Russia.
Polish PM Donald Tusk cautioned against a political conflict with Ukraine, calling it a strategic mistake. This follows Poland revoking Zelenskyy's top honor after he supported renaming a unit after nationalists who massacred Poles in WWII. Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel supplies in Crimea have led to civilian gas sales suspension.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attempted seizure of a product tanker off the coast of Yemen. A skiff with five armed individuals approached the vessel, prompting the tanker to perform evasive maneuvers and change course.
Crimea has banned nighttime rides on mopeds, quad bikes, and motorcycles, citing their noise resemblance to drone attacks and alleging children are deliberately involved. Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, impacting supply routes and fuel availability. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow refinery, halting operations, and Russia's strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine.
A fire erupted at an oil depot in Poltavskaya village, Krasnodar Region, Russia, following the fall of drone debris. No casualties were reported, and 32 personnel and seven units of equipment are engaged in firefighting efforts.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
A fire at the Afipskoye oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Region, caused by drone debris from an alleged attack, has been extinguished. No injuries were reported, and firefighting efforts involved 34 rescuers and 12 fire engines.
Global events include rising death tolls in Lebanon from Israeli attacks, drone strikes on Moscow, US-Iran tensions over nuclear facilities and Hormuz, and a WHO public health emergency over Ebola in Africa. Russia reports military gains and downs numerous Ukrainian drones.
Russian air defense systems destroyed 76 Ukrainian UAVs between 9 AM and 3 PM Moscow time on May 16. The drones were intercepted over several Russian regions and the Black and Azov Seas.
Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said that two students were injured
Employees of the Krasnodar Region’s FSB branch detained three members of the cell
On Russian President Vladimir Putin's instructions, Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov flew to the Krasnodar Region to control the extinguishing of a fire at the oil refinery
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Tuapse in Russia’s Krasnodar Region after it was hit by debris from a downed drone
