Russia is enhancing security at its oil refineries and working to maintain fuel production following drone attacks that have idled some facilities, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated. The country aims to ensure sufficient fuel volumes and additional shipments to regions experiencing shortages due to panic buying.
Russia has banned diesel exports to stabilize its domestic market following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which have caused gasoline shortages and price spikes. Meanwhile, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three in Kyiv and four in Odesa.
Ukrainian drones have conducted long-range attacks on Russia's largest oil refineries, including Omsk, NORSI, and others across Siberia and European Russia. These strikes are reportedly intensifying fuel shortages, leading to price hikes and queues at petrol stations.
Ukrainian drones have conducted long-range attacks on Russia's largest oil refineries, including Omsk, intensifying fuel shortages, rising prices, and causing queues at petrol stations across numerous regions.
Ukraine reported striking a dozen Russian "shadow fleet" tankers delivering fuel to Crimea with drones. Simultaneously, Kyiv faced a Russian missile attack injuring two, while Odesa also sustained a missile strike. President Zelenskyy appealed for NATO membership and discussed ending the war with US President Trump.
Ukrainian drones targeted a major Russian military training ground in the Leningrad region and an oil refinery in Omsk, deep in Siberia. This escalation follows a deadly ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, highlighting Ukraine's expanding strike capabilities and the ongoing conflict.
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Kyiv experienced its worst Russian attack in over four years, with 21 killed and dozens injured by nearly 500 drones and over 70 missiles. Residential buildings and infrastructure were hit, prompting a day of mourning. President Zelenskyy reiterated calls for air defense aid.
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.
Kyiv experienced its worst Russian attack in over four years, with 21 killed and dozens injured. Russia launched nearly 500 drones and over 70 missiles, hitting residential buildings and infrastructure. President Zelenskyy urged allies for more air defense, stating Ukraine fights alone.
Kyiv suffered a massive overnight drone and missile attack from Russia, resulting in at least 13 deaths and 86 injuries. Residential buildings and a hotel were hit, with emergency services reporting collapsed floors in an apartment block. The strikes follow recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Ukraine has launched its largest long-range drone campaign, targeting Russian oil refineries, fuel depots, and defense industries, reaching hundreds of kilometers inside Russia. This escalation follows G7 commitments to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and economic resilience.
Ukraine has launched its largest long-range drone campaign against Russian territory, targeting oil refineries, fuel depots, and defense industries. The offensive, following G7 commitments to bolster Ukraine's defenses, aims to disrupt Russia's war effort and increase economic costs.
Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries have led to widespread fuel shortages and rationing across Russia, causing frustration among motorists and impacting the agricultural sector. President Putin acknowledged the "temporary" issues, but analysts suggest repairs will take months, prolonging the crisis.
Ukrainian forces are escalating long-range drone strikes, using Fire Point drones to hit oil refineries and supply routes deep inside Russia and occupied Crimea. This campaign, led by secretive units like the First Separate Center of Unmanned Systems, aims to weaken Russia's war machine and isolate Crimea.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy authorized a 40-day operation against Russian targets, with forces hitting oil refineries and depots. Crimea faces power outages and fuel shortages, while Belarus builds border infrastructure despite warnings. Ukraine is also accelerating plans for a European missile defense system.
Russia considers importing fuel and offering subsidies to mitigate supply disruptions caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, leading to restrictions, price hikes, and shortages across numerous regions.
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.
Moscow reported intercepting 84 drones on Monday, days after a Ukrainian strike on an oil refinery. Simultaneously, Russian attacks across Ukraine claimed at least six lives, including a boy and his father in Sumy, and caused casualties in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa.
The Indian Army has ordered 450 NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions from SDAL. This move reflects the global trend of drones evolving into strategic weapons capable of deep strikes, economic disruption, and power projection, as seen in Ukraine's recent assaults on Russian oil infrastructure and Iran's long-range deployments.
Ukraine plans to increase military wages by one-third to 30,000 hryvnias and offer fixed-term contracts to boost recruitment. President Zelenskyy also aims to recruit more foreign volunteers. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin claims Ukrainian drone strikes aim to sow confusion and damage the economy, though he admits some economic damage.
Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, over 800km inside the country, causing a fire and killing two people. President Zelenskyy stated this is part of a broader plan targeting Russian oil revenues amid escalating attacks.
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Ukraine says its drones have struck an oil refinery deep inside Russia, marking the latest in a series of attacks on oil facilities behind the front lines as Kyiv seeks to curb Moscow’s energy revenues used to fund the war.
