A Ukrainian drone strike on the Sambek Heights memorial museum complex in Russia's Rostov Region during the Wings of Glory festival has injured 12 people, with 10 hospitalized.
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.
A Ukrainian drone strike ignited an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, hours before President Putin's economic forum. The attack, targeting the city where Putin was born, highlighted Ukraine's reach and Russia's vulnerability, overshadowing the forum's aim to showcase economic achievements.
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.
The St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) begins in Russia with 20,000 guests from over 130 countries. Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, the forum aims to showcase Russia's global partnerships, particularly with the Global South, and attract foreign investment.
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted an oil refinery in St. Petersburg, causing a fire and black smoke to rise over the city on the first day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. President Zelenskyy praised the drone forces, while the Kremlin used the attack to justify continuing the war.
Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, hours after President Zelenskyy warned of an impending strike. The attacks resulted in multiple fatalities and dozens injured. A Ukrainian drone strike also killed one civilian in Russia's Kursk region.
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.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 173 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions, including Moscow and Crimea. An attack near Yaroslavl caused a minor shrapnel wound to one woman and temporary traffic disruption. Power outages were reported in nine districts of Kherson Region, and five civilians were injured in Gorlovka.
An Indian worker died and three were injured in a Ukrainian drone strike in Moscow region on Sunday. Kyiv stated the strike was justified retaliation for Russian attacks, while Russia reported intercepting hundreds of drones.
Control center in Rostov-on-Don, which manages air traffic in southern Russia, was hit by Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian transport ministry says.
According to Alexander Polegenko, the car was not badly damaged, as he was also unharmed
According to the commander of a Varyag unmanned aerial vehicle detachment, the most important thing for soldiers during a Ukrainian drone strike is to remain calm
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.
A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a massive fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, prompting evacuations. This major Rosneft facility, crucial for fuel exports, had previously halted operations after an earlier drone attack. Authorities are responding to the incident, with the Kremlin confirming measures are being taken.
At least 16 people were killed in weekend Russia-Ukraine strikes across both countries, including nine in Dnipro and casualties in Sevastopol, Luhansk, Belgorod, and Yaroslavl. The attacks coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, as President Zelenskyy warned Russian attacks risk repeating history and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urged immediate repairs to the plant's damaged containment shell, noting €500 million is needed but only €100 million committed.
At least 16 people killed in strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied Crimea and Russia. Nine dead in Dnipro drone and missile strikes, three killed in Luhansk region drone attack, one killed in Sevastopol strike, and a woman killed in Belgorod. Attacks occur on 40th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster, raising fresh warnings about risks near the plant.
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a car belonging to a Sevastopol humanitarian mission carrying Easter gifts, medicines and food to frontline settlements, injuring two of four team members. The volunteers received first aid on site and were hospitalized. Despite the attack, the team plans to continue providing assistance to people along the frontline.
