Ukraine's drone forces have targeted 90 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov in under a week, forcing Russia to suspend shipping. Attacks hit oil refineries and infrastructure, impacting Moscow's ability to transport sanctioned oil and other goods.
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's FSB claims to have thwarted a large-scale terrorist attack planned by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) on a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don using 13 AI-equipped FPV drones. A Russian citizen reportedly alerted authorities after being recruited by GUR, and the operation was then controlled by the FSB.
Russian air defense systems destroyed 376 Ukrainian drones overnight over various regions and the Sea of Azov. Fires broke out at the Ilsky oil refinery and two oil product facilities in Azov due to falling debris, with firefighting and evacuations underway in Taganrog.
Ukraine's military reported attacking a dozen more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov, aiming to disrupt fuel supplies to Russian forces and isolate Crimea. Over four days, 36 Russian vessels, including "shadow fleet" tankers, were hit.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov on Thursday. This follows a US pledge to license Patriot system manufacturing in Ukraine, with Kyiv cautioning about production timelines. The strikes contribute to a fuel crisis in Russia.
Russia reports the elimination of Major Viktor Tomashevsky, commander of the 411th battalion of "Hawks," in the Zaporozhye Region, and Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Viktorovich Kulich in the Kharkov Region. The "Hawks" are accused of invading Kursk Region and using drones.
Russia's permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin, stated that Russia expects a reaction from the organization and its member states regarding information provided about Ukraine's alleged use of toxic chemicals. Russia cited examples of smoke grenades with chloropicrin and a drone attack using the substance.
Malian authorities have evidence that some terrorists attacking the country were trained in Ukraine, with some individuals identified as operating kamikaze drones. Vice President of the Defense Commission Fousseinou Ouattara stated that all drones used by terrorists are of Ukrainian origin.
Russian military spokesmen from Battlegroups North, East, South, and West reported eliminating hundreds of Ukrainian drones, including fixed-wing UAVs and octocopters, along with drone control centers, robotic systems, and Starlink stations over the past day.
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.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 111 Ukrainian drones over various Russian regions and the Black and Azov Seas within a 12-hour period on Wednesday, July 7.
Russia has banned diesel exports until July 31 to stabilize its domestic fuel market, following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries that caused shortages and long queues at gas stations. The country plans to import fuel in July.
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.
A Ukrainian drone struck a scheduled passenger bus traveling from Krasnodar to Melitopol in the Zaporozhye Region. All 11 people on board, including nine passengers and two drivers, evacuated safely before the bus caught fire. Russian officials condemned the attack, calling it terrorism and a war crime.
Russia expects Turkey and other nations to use their influence to deter the Kiev regime from targeting global energy facilities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated after a Ukrainian drone attacked the Blue Stream gas pipeline's Krasnodarskaya compressor station.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian drone and component manufacturing facilities have pushed back Ukraine's drone production capabilities by several months, according to Dmitry Kuzyakin, chief designer at the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions. He noted a shift of production to the EU and ongoing research into Ukrainian drone supply chains.
Russian forces are employing camouflage and jamming systems, including those targeting Elon Musk's Starlink, to counter Ukrainian "mid-strike" drone attacks. These drones, often reliant on Starlink, have been effective in disrupting Russian logistics.
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 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.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported precision strikes on Kyiv military-industrial facilities, including those producing cruise missile components and UAVs, in response to alleged Ukrainian attacks. Kyiv authorities confirmed fires at warehouses and a tram garage but did not confirm strikes on military sites. Russia also claimed capture of Petro-Ivanovka village in Kharkov Region.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 415 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov overnight. The attacks resulted in one civilian death and several injuries in the Saratov Region, with damage to tankers in Taganrog Bay and injuries in Tatarstan.
Russia is deploying advanced electronic jamming systems, including the Volna Kupol Garant, to disrupt Ukraine's use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet. This move aims to weaken Ukraine's long-range drone operations, which rely heavily on Starlink for communication, marking a new phase in the technological battle of the war.
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.
