The European Union has imposed sanctions on Olga Korchagina and Pavel Chernyshev, founders of Simbirsk Design Bureau "Piranya," a Russian company manufacturing up to 10,000 FPV drones monthly for the Russian armed forces.
The European Union has blacklisted Russian drone manufacturers, including Denis Merzlikin's ASFPV (producer of Veterok drones) and the Gortenzia design bureau, along with defense enterprises Rotor and Signal, as part of its 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions for supporting Russian armed forces.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
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.
Russian FPV drones from the South battlegroup destroyed five Ukrainian ground robotic systems carrying supplies in Druzhkovka and Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka, disrupting enemy logistics, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
A German magazine reports that Ukraine's Skynex air defense system, developed by Rheinmetall, malfunctioned during a Russian drone attack on April 1st, failing to intercept a target due to technical issues and poor target tracking. An internal Ukrainian military assessment described the system as "highly unreliable."
Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least 21 people and injured over 90, hitting residential buildings. Ukraine's president urged for more air defense supplies, calling the attack "the most massive enemy attack."
Kyiv experienced its "most massive attack" with drones and missiles overnight, resulting in 20 deaths and 90 injuries. The barrage, lasting over 11 hours, targeted residential areas and infrastructure across a wide area, including a high-rise apartment block. Russia claims retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on its civilian infrastructure.
Kyiv suffered a massive Russian drone and missile attack overnight, resulting in at least 20 deaths and dozens of injuries. Residential buildings and a hotel were hit, with emergency services reporting 86 injured. Ukraine's foreign minister condemned the strikes as immoral retaliation, while Kyiv's mayor declared Friday a day of mourning.
Russian forces launched their "most massive attack" on Kyiv, killing 18 people and injuring 90 across a wide area of the Ukrainian capital. Moscow cited retaliation for attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, while Ukraine accused Russia of deliberately targeting residential areas and civilians.
Kyiv experienced its "most massive attack" by Russian forces overnight, with drones and missiles killing 13 people and injuring around 90. The strikes hit a wide area, including residential buildings and an ambulance station, prompting evacuations. Ukraine accused Russia of targeting civilians, while Russia claimed it retaliated against attacks on its infrastructure.
A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight killed 13 people, including children, and injured over 30. Residential areas were targeted, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. Rescue operations are ongoing.
At least 10 people were killed and over 50 injured as Russian drones and missiles struck residential buildings in Kyiv overnight. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions and a hotel fire, with President Zelenskyy anticipating a major assault.
Russian drone and missile attacks struck residential buildings in Kyiv overnight, killing at least two people and injuring over a dozen. The attacks followed a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow earlier this week.
A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight killed at least one person and injured 11. A nine-story building collapsed, trapping people under rubble. Poland activated fighter jets as a preventative measure to protect its airspace.
At least five people were injured as Russian drones and missiles struck residential buildings in Kyiv overnight. Explosions and fires were reported, including on a hotel roof. The attack follows Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow.
Selon une analyse AFP des données de l'armée de l'air ukrainienne, le nombre de drones et missiles russes lancés contre l'Ukraine a baissé en juin par rapport à mai. Kiev a intensifié ses propres frappes contre la Russie.
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 in Ukraine on Monday. The strikes hit the nation's energy grid during a severe heatwave, causing power outages in eight regions as demand for electricity surged due to high temperatures.
Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
Danish police concluded a nine-month investigation into alleged drone activity that shut down Copenhagen Airport in September 2025, finding no conclusive evidence that flying objects were drones, despite initial claims of a Russian "hybrid attack."
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning to Belarus, demanding the dismantling of Russian drone relay stations used for attacks on Ukraine. He stated that if Belarus does not comply, Ukraine will take action itself. This comes as Ukraine continues to target Russian infrastructure, including a Siberian oil refinery.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has given Belarus one week to dismantle relay equipment on its border, claiming it guides Russian drone attacks. He warned Ukraine will take down the equipment itself if Belarus fails to act, amid ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
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.
