Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce company, destroying warehouses and billions in inventory. Hundreds of small businesses storing goods are devastated, highlighting Ukraine's new strategy to erode Russian normality and disrupt logistics.
Russia accused Ukraine of targeting Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol regions for the second time in a week, causing fires and injuries. Ukraine confirmed the strikes, with President Zelenskyy alleging Wildberries supplies components for Russian drone production. Miratorg plants were also hit, while Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian industrial sites.
Ukrainian drone attacks caused fires at an oil refinery in Krasnodar and fuel depots/port in Rostov, Russia. Residents were evacuated from affected areas. These strikes target Russia's energy infrastructure, contributing to fuel shortages.
Russia is deploying new electronic warfare systems, like Volna-Kupol-Garant, to jam Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. This aims to disrupt Ukrainian drone operations that rely on Starlink for communication and targeting behind Russian lines.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have led to significant fuel shortages across Russia, impacting daily life and the economy. The crisis, visible even in Moscow, is straining public patience and affecting logistics and transportation.
Russia is experiencing a significant fuel deficit due to Ukrainian drone attacks disabling about a quarter of its refining capacity. Long lines at petrol stations and rationing are common, with authorities scrambling to manage supplies, enforce export bans, and seek imports.
Ukrainian drone strikes have caused significant fuel shortages in Russia and Crimea, compelling Moscow to import fuel. Despite the economic impact, Russian President Vladimir Putin remains defiant, doubling down on his peace demands, including Ukraine's neutrality, military caps, and territorial concessions based on "reality on the ground" and "Anchorage modality."
Vladimir Putin admitted Russia faces "problems" and fuel shortages due to intensified Ukrainian drone strikes on infrastructure, particularly oil refineries. Experts suggest this public admission reflects critical shortcomings in Russia's air defenses and growing public discontent.
Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russia is experiencing "problems" due to Ukrainian drone attacks on its infrastructure, leading to fuel shortages and public discontent. Analysts suggest this pressure could force a reassessment of the war strategy.
Shipping executives face a permanently disrupted world amid global tensions. Russia's brief return to the Venice Biennale sparks debate on its cultural place in Europe. Meanwhile, NATO's Baltic region is rattled by drones, blamed on Russia, prompting shelter orders in Lithuanian schools.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure, pledging imports and expedited repairs. Ukraine continues its deep-strike campaign, targeting oil refineries and aiming to impact Russia's economy and war efforts.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported that its transport department was hit by at least 14 Ukrainian drone strikes on the night of June 18. A garage caught fire, and buildings were damaged, but no injuries were reported. The ZNPP plans to inform the IAEA about the incident.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have led to fuel supply disruptions in over 10 regions, with Crimea experiencing a "logistical lockdown." While not a full-scale crisis, shortages are increasing, prices are rising, and experts warn of escalating problems if damaged refineries cannot resume operations.
A Ukrainian drone struck a Moscow-Simferopol passenger train in Crimea, killing the assistant driver and injuring the driver. Passengers were unharmed and are being transported by bus.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will improve its air defenses following Ukrainian drone attacks that struck an oil terminal and naval base in St. Petersburg during his flagship economic forum. He expressed openness to a Ukraine peace deal based on understandings from his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed direct talks.
EU's Kaja Kallas stated Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia are causing "panic" in the Kremlin, leading Moscow to increase attacks on Kyiv. Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg, prompting President Zelensky to call the strikes "fair" retaliation.
Centrist lawmaker Andris Kulbergs announced plans to form a new coalition government in Latvia, following the collapse of the previous administration due to backlash over stray Ukrainian drones hitting oil facilities. President Edgard Rinkevics has approved the coalition talks.
Plumes of black smoke rise over the southern Russian town of Tuapse after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal area.
