Ukraine launched over 430 UAVs at Moscow, followed by Russian retaliatory strikes on Kiev's production sites. The article analyzes these intensified attacks in the context of a NATO summit, suggesting Ukraine seeks to impress Western backers while Russia aims to dismantle Ukraine's deep-strike capabilities.
Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska, wanted by Monaco for a bombing targeting a business tycoon, was found dead in Ukraine. An intelligence officer confessed to killing her, claiming he acted alone. Interpol had identified Berezovska as the main suspect.
Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of a bomb attack in Monaco, was found shot dead near Kyiv. Ukrainian prosecutors arrested two men, including a military intelligence officer, in connection with the case, alleging they received crypto payments from Berezovska. The attack injured a Ukraine-born businessman.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, located 2,700km from Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by local authorities, occurred before a Nato summit. Russia claimed most drones were destroyed, with no casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed it as a significant achievement, extending Ukraine's strike capability to Siberia.
The NATO summit in Ankara addresses deep US-Europe tensions, exacerbated by Donald Trump's criticism of allies and US troop withdrawal plans. Despite concerns, European defense spending is rising, and a US pullout from NATO is deemed unlikely due to political and legal hurdles.
Ukraine's UN envoy, Andrii Melnyk, warned that Kyiv may revise its ceasefire offer to Russia if the UN Security Council doesn't pass a resolution for an unconditional end to hostilities. Melnyk cited Ukraine's recent successful strikes on Russian oil refineries and military targets as growing confidence in their war effort.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
Ukraine's chief of staff stated ending the war by winter is realistic, while Kyiv faced heavy Russian attacks. France detained a Russian oil tanker, and dozens of countries denounced Russia at the UN over a drone incident in Romania.
Russia's President Putin blamed Ukraine for a deadly drone attack in Luhansk, vowing retaliation. Ukraine denied the claims, stating it targeted Russian military assets. Meanwhile, Czech President Pavel urged NATO to respond assertively to Russian provocations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military options for retaliation after a drone attack on a student dorm in Starobilsk, Luhansk, killing six and wounding dozens. Ukraine denied targeting civilians, stating it struck a drone command unit.
The detainee confessed to his crimes
According to the report, such mines trigger a powerful explosion as they contain up to 5 kg of explosives
