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Russian forces launched numerous drone attacks across Ukraine, striking private homes in Chernihiv and Kharkiv, and targeting rescue workers in Kramatorsk, resulting in multiple casualties including children and injuries to dozens. Ukrainian drone attacks also hit a refinery in Russia's Krasnodar and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day with President Zelensky stating the nation desires peace but will not surrender to Russia at any cost. The day was marked by solidarity from international leaders and continued conflict, including a drone crash in Chernihiv injuring 15 people.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to visit Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, his first foreign trip, to reaffirm British support and discuss plans to boost Ukraine's long-range missile production.
Russian bombardments on Kyiv have resulted in at least 16 deaths and dozens of injuries, prompting Ukraine to urgently request additional Patriot missile systems to bolster its critically depleted air defenses. Ukrainian officials also suggest that Putin is unwilling to negotiate, believing Ukraine will not withstand the upcoming winter.
Ukrainian drones reportedly struck S-400 'Triumf' anti-aircraft missile system positions in Gelendzhik, Russia's Krasnodar region, near President Putin's residence, following earlier attacks on Wildberries warehouses.
A Ukrainian drone strike on a crowded beach in southern Russia killed at least seven people, including three children, and injured dozens more. Russian authorities accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians, while Ukraine also reported its sea drones struck Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea.
Russian forces have launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least nine people, while shelling and drone attacks in regions like Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk have caused further deaths and injuries.
Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, for a second time. The attacks have caused significant damage and financial losses for sellers, bringing the war closer to ordinary Russians.
A fire covering approximately 800 square meters broke out at an oil depot in Armavir, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, following a drone attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to establish a new command specifically for long-range attacks deep within Russian territory. This move aims to intensify pressure on Russia following recent Ukrainian strikes that have impacted Russian oil production.
Ukraine conducted drone attacks on two Russian oil refineries, causing fires, while Russia launched a significant missile and drone assault on Ukraine, including ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv. Ukrainian forces reportedly neutralized 7 Russian missiles and 125 drones.
Ukrainian forces conducted a long-range strike on the Poltavska oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region, approximately 1,500 kilometers from the front line, as part of ongoing operations.
Following Ukrainian attacks, Russian-held Crimea has halted civilian gasoline sales and restricted fuel to government agencies. Ukrainian officials and commanders suggest that the situation in Crimea could be a turning point in the conflict.
Hundreds of passengers are stranded at Sochi airport in Russia due to massive flight delays caused by drone attacks targeting Russia's Krasnodar region.
Ukrainian security services reported a successful drone strike on the Tamanneftgaz oil and gas terminal in Russia's Krasnodar region. The attack caused a significant fire at the maritime terminal.
The Afipsky oil refinery located in Russia's Krasnodar Krai has been hit, according to reports from the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD).
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk appealed to the presidents of Poland and Ukraine to resolve their disputes over historical traumas, particularly concerning the Volhynia massacre and the OUN-UPA. He emphasized that such conflicts serve Moscow's interests.
Ukrainian drones launched a large-scale attack overnight, targeting several locations across Russia, including Ust-Labinsk in Krasnodar Krai and the Leningrad region near St. Petersburg, where 25 drones were intercepted. The attacks also hit Russian-occupied parts of Donetsk Oblast, causing fires at oil depots and damaging port infrastructure.
Specialists from Ukraine's SSU Alpha Special Operations Center targeted Russia's 16th FSB Center in Krasnodar Krai, which is involved in radio-electronic intelligence activities.
The Krasnodar Region has declared the cleanup of an oil spill in Tuapse complete, following major fires at the Rosneft-operated oil refinery sparked by successive waves of Ukrainian drone strikes in late April.
A Krasnodar-based Russian regional outlet, Anapa Region, reported its website was hacked to publish a fake 'exclusive interview' with the governor downplaying drone strikes, which was quickly deleted.
Residents of Tuapse, Russia, experienced "oil rain" after a Ukrainian drone strike hit a marine oil terminal in the Krasnodar region on the night of April 20.
President Trump announced that peace talks between the US and Iran are set to resume in Pakistan, with JD Vance expected to lead the American delegation. This development follows previous discussions and comes amidst ongoing tensions, despite Trump's earlier remarks about an Iranian ceasefire violation.
Ukraine's Defense Forces and special operations units struck a number of important targets in Russia and temporarily occupied territories, including the Rosneft oil terminal in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, with drones.
A smoke plume rose above an oil depot in Krasnodar, following deadly barrages traded between Ukraine and Russia, which included a Ukrainian drone attack on Tuapse that killed a woman and a teenage girl.
Ukrainian forces have reportedly hit a significant Russian oil refinery located in the Krasnodar Krai region, according to media reports and official statements.
Former Albanian MP Myslym Murrizi has strongly reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements on European integration, bringing up allegations about an Ukrainian caught in Germany who reportedly worked with Rama's brother in a call center.
A significant oil pipeline facility, the Krymskaya Line Production and Dispatch Station, in Russia's Krasnodar region was targeted by drones on the night of April 9.
A report by Molnia, a student rights project, indicates that Russian military recruiters in Krasnodar Krai are pressuring underage college students to sign statements pledging future enlistment with the Defense Ministry. This practice raises concerns about coercive recruitment tactics.
Gazprom has reported renewed Ukrainian drone strikes on TurkStream facilities, with three Ukrainian drones targeting a compressor station in Russia's southern Krasnodar region overnight, and further claims of strikes on the pipeline.
Krasnodar region Governor Venyamin Kondratyev said three apartment buildings in the regional capital were damaged in the attack.
Yevgeny Filippov, who has served as Krasnodar’s health minister since 2013, is allegedly accused of using his post to illegally enrich himself and his family.
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and its surrounding areas, with Russian air defense reportedly destroying 53 drones. Separately, an oil depot in southern Russia caught fire after a drone attack.
Ukrainian drones reportedly hit an oil refinery and port in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight, causing material damage and injuring several people.
Satellite images indicate that two fuel storage tanks burned down after a drone strike on an oil depot in Russia’s Tikhoretsk district.
Ukraine war latest: 'Fuel tanks are burning' — Major Russian oil hub hit in Ukrainian drone strike in Krasnodar Krai The Kyiv Independent
'Fuel tanks are burning' — Major Russian oil hub hit in Ukrainian drone strike in Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says The Kyiv Independent
Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck infrastructure at the Armavir oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region on the night of March 7-8.
NAPAD ukrajinskog drona izazvao je kasno sinoć požar u skladištu nafte u Krasnodarskoj oblasti u Rusiji, objavio je regionalni krizni stožer.
Ukraine conducted large-scale drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar region and over the Black Sea, with Russia claiming to have intercepted over 130 drones.
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai after a drone attack, according to regional authorities. No casualties have been reported.
A security guard was shot and killed while attempting to prevent a gunman from entering the Anapa Technical College in Russia's Krasnodar Region, according to authorities.
A US Air Force military transport plane made a rare and unannounced landing in Moscow, with the Kremlin stating it had no knowledge of its purpose. This event occurred amidst new US sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran's economy.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have reportedly struck logistics centers operated by Ozon, a major e-commerce company, in the Russian cities of Adygeysk, Makhachkala, Nevinnomyssk, and Krasnodar.
A drone attack in the Krasnodar region of Russia resulted in the deaths of two children and caused a fire at a logistics hub, marking a tragic escalation in cross-border incidents.
Media reports indicate that drones attacked an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, an oil terminal, and a power substation in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Belgrade, Serbia, meeting with President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss humanitarian aid, trade, and Ukraine's path to the EU. Zelenskyy also announced an agreement with the U.S. for monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles, though he noted they are insufficient to meet Ukraine's needs.
Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russia killed at least eight people and set a Wildberries warehouse ablaze. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, resulted in multiple casualties and a hazardous substance leak.
Ukrainian Security Service and Defense Forces conducted strikes on an aircraft plant in Yevpatoriia, temporarily occupied Crimea, and infrastructure at Taman Port in Russia's Krasnodar region.
Debris from Ukrainian drones struck residential buildings and an oil depot in Krasnodar and the Dinskoy district of Russia's Krasnodar Krai, causing damage.
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces reportedly destroyed eight Russian air defence assets, including six in Krasnodar Krai, during the night of July 19-20.
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted and ignited fires at several Russian energy facilities, including one of the largest oil refineries in southern Russia and a key maritime port. These strikes are part of an escalating series of attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
Ucraina a lovit rafinăriile de petrol din regiunea Krasnodar și din Iaroslavl din Rusia în noaptea de 28 iunie, a declarat președintele Volodimir Zelenski, scrie presa ucraineană.
An oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai caught fire following a drone attack, marking the third such incident in the region since early June. Emergency services are on site to extinguish the blaze.
A knife-wielding assailant killed a woman and injured five others in a shopping center in Krasnodar, southern Russia, on Saturday, according to local law enforcement.
A major oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region and a Moscow refinery have been set ablaze following drone attacks, leading to the halting of operations at Moscow airports. This comes as a Russian oil giant begins selling petrol under limit due to strikes on its refinery.
Ukraine confirmed strikes on multiple Russian oil refineries in the Krasnodar region and other military targets in occupied territories, leading to fires and sparking a fuel crisis in Russian-held Crimea.
Drones attacked the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight, resulting in a significant fire at the facility.
The "Grushova" oil depot of JSC "Chernomortransneft" in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai, is on fire, with local residents reporting over 50 explosions and a drone attack.
Russia conducted a large-scale overnight attack across multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, using drones and missiles. The attacks resulted in at least 18 deaths, numerous injuries, and left 140,000 Kyiv residents temporarily without power.
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least four deaths and significant damage to residential buildings, cultural sites, and infrastructure, including the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry building and the Albanian ambassador's residence.
A teenager has been arrested following a shooting incident at a school in Russia's Krasnodar region, where a pneumatic weapon was used. The attack resulted in injuries to two children.
Hotel reservations in Russia's Krasnodar region, a popular Black Sea resort area, have dropped significantly for the May holidays. This decline is attributed to recent drone attacks impacting tourism.
Russian authorities detained a 57-year-old German woman, accusing her of terrorism and possessing explosives with a plan to attack a police building. Moscow suggested the incident could be a "false flag" operation.
Ukraine launched strikes on multiple Russian oil industry facilities, including refineries, an oil depot, and a Baltic Sea port, while also hitting a meat processing plant in the Kharkiv region. Meanwhile, heavy combat engagements continued, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors, and Russia conducted a missile strike on central Kharkiv.
Russian forces launched an extensive missile and drone bombardment across Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 people. The hours-long attack targeted multiple cities and infrastructure.
A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Krasnodar region has resulted in the tragic deaths of two children. The incident marks a severe loss of civilian life amidst the ongoing conflict.
More than 200 birds were discovered dead or injured on the Black Sea coast near Anapa between April 11 and 12. This incident was reported by the Krasnodar Region operational headquarters, indicating a significant environmental impact likely due to an oil spill.
Budanov stated that attacks on Russian oil terminals are affecting the negotiations and strengthening Ukraine's position.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian region of Krasnodar has reportedly killed one man, according to local authorities.
Andrei Korobka, the Vice Governor of Krasnodar, has been arrested on fraud charges, with investigators alleging he accepted $190,600 from a developer to illegally authorize residential construction on industrial land.
The Russian government plans to reopen beaches around the resort city of Anapa in the Krasnodar region by June, following a cleanup operation after thousands of metric tons of heavy fuel oil washed ashore in December 2024.
One civilian has been killed and two others injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on March 16, with a criminal proceeding launched following drone attacks and a massive airstrike.
Russia launched hundreds of drone attacks on Ukraine, including Kyiv, over the weekend, with Ukraine's air defense neutralizing a significant number. Fragments of drones fell in central Kyiv, causing no casualties.
A missile attack in Belgorod caused power outages, while drones damaged an oil facility in Krasnodar Krai.
Local authorities announced today that Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery and a port in the Krasnodar region of southwestern Russia overnight, causing injuries and material damage.
Explosions reported at Russian airfields in occupied Crimea, Krasnodar Krai The Kyiv Independent
Authorities said the afternoon attack targeted an agriculture company in the village of Novominskaya.
Drones from the SSU's Special Operations Center "А" struck infrastructure at the Tikhoretsk oil pumping station in the town of Tikhoretsk the Krasnodar region of Russia.
Ukrainian forces successfully attacked an oil product distribution station in Armavir, Krasnodar region, which is crucial for distributing oil products throughout the Russian system.
Ukrainian drones attack oil depot in Krasnodar Krai, Russia claims The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian drones attacked Novorossiysk in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, likely targeting an oil terminal, as the full-scale invasion continues on day 1468.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported the largest wave of Ukrainian drone attacks since early January, with most unmanned aircraft downed over the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake rattled Russia's Krasnodar Region, with social media videos showing violent tremors shaking buildings and furniture indoors.
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at Russia's Afipsky oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, resulting in the deaths of two people. The incident marks a significant strike on Russian infrastructure.
Ozon, Russia's second-largest online retailer, reported that its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit during overnight Ukrainian strikes.
France has pledged to provide Ukraine with interceptor missiles to counter intensified Russian attacks, as President Zelensky vows a strong response to recent strikes. This comes amidst ongoing discussions about Ukraine's air defense needs and the economic impact of refinery strikes.
Ukraine has reportedly ceased attacks on tankers following a US request, but continues to target Russian ports, with recent drone strikes causing damage and operational halts at grain terminals and an oil refinery in Novorossiysk and Orsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ombudsman reports at least 375 Ukrainian deaths in Russian captivity, and law enforcement has charged Russian detention center staff with torture.
A drone crashed on a beach in Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Region of Russia, with authorities stating it was a result of Russian air defense actions.
The USF successfully struck one air defense system and seven Russian radar stations in the Krasnodar Krai. This action highlights how missiles used by Russia expose vulnerabilities in European air defense.
First satellite images have emerged, indicating the scale of fires following drone attacks on Wildberries logistics centers in Krasnodar and Nevinomyssk.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has replaced Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi with General Drapatyi, marking a significant shakeup in the military leadership following protests and criticism.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil refineries in Bashkortostan and Krasnodar, causing fires and impacting oil processing. Additionally, Ukrainian forces claimed to have struck 11 more Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight.
Russian club Krasnodar has reportedly submitted a new offer to Cruzeiro for their 25-year-old midfielder Christian, with negotiations ongoing.
Ukrainian journalist Iryna Levchenko, who was unlawfully detained in occupied Melitopol, has been transferred from Simferopol to a pre-trial detention center in Russia’s Krasnodar region.
An oil terminal in Russian-annexed Crimea has been attacked, with the Russian Black Sea region of Krasnodar also targeted in the assaults.
A 19-year-old man attacked people with a knife in a shopping center in Krasnodar, Russia, killing one woman and injuring several others. The incident caused terror among shoppers.
During the G7 summit, Donald Trump held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating Russia should make peace with Ukraine. He also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, while making controversial remarks about Israel's existence without his support.
Explosions were heard overnight in occupied Crimea and Russia's Krasnodar region, with local channels reporting damaged bridges near Crimea's entrances and fires in Sevastopol and Simferopol districts.
Residents of Krasnodar Krai in Russia have reported fuel shortages at local gas stations, with the regional governor attributing the situation to 'artificial panic buying'.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has confirmed that it carried out a strike on the Ust-Labinsk oil depot located in Russia's Krasnodar Krai.
Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom claims a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest, causing no major damage. This accusation comes as Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Ukraine is conducting long-range strikes in response to Russian attacks.
Units of Ukraine's Defense Forces launched strikes on the Tamannaftogaz oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, along with other military targets belonging to Russian forces in Russia and occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk.
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a school in Gulkevichi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, resulting in two people being wounded.
A serious traffic accident resulting in death was recorded on Sunday morning in Krasnodar, in the south of the country.
Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed a second strike within a week on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, which resulted in a significant fire. The attack marks a repeated targeting of Russian energy infrastructure by Ukrainian forces.
Following a drone attack overnight into Saturday, a fire broke out at an oil depot in the city of Tikhoretsk, Krasnodar Krai.
A drone attack in Russia's Krasnodar region targeted an oil refinery, causing a smoke plume and resulting in two fatalities. The incident occurred amidst ongoing barrages between Ukraine and Russia.
Attacks have caused significant fires at industrial facilities in both Ukraine's Kyiv region and Russia's Krasnodar Krai. A factory in the Kyiv region caught fire after a Russian attack, while a refinery in Krasnodar Krai was hit by a drone attack.
A drone attack on the night of April 10-11 caused a fire at an oil depot in Krymsk, Russia, with UAV debris also damaging nearby residential buildings.
A man was killed by drone debris in a village near Novorossiysk, after Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 69 Ukrainian drones across the country, including in the Krasnodar region.
A large-scale overnight drone attack struck Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on April 9, resulting in explosions near Krymsk and a significant fire at an energy facility, specifically a power substation.
Tři ukrajinské drony zaútočily na kompresní stanici Russkaja v Krasnodarském kraji. Ta obsluhuje exportní plynovod TurkStream, uvedla ve čtvrtek ruská společnost Gazprom.
Krasnodar is among dozens of regions across Russia that have faced increasingly frequent and prolonged internet outages in recent weeks.
Drone attack on Russia's Krasnodar kills 1 and damages multiple apartment buildings, mayor says The Kyiv Independent
An oil depot in the Labinsk district of Russia's Krasnodar region caught fire following a drone attack, according to reports citing regional operational headquarters.
Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery and a port in the Krasnodar region in southern Russia overnight, causing material damage, local authorities announced today.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
Russia on Thursday sentenced 15 men -- including four gunmen -- to life in prison over the Crocus concert hall attack which left 150 people dead, the deadliest onslaught in Russia in more than two…
The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of carrying out reckless drone attacks on the TurkStream gas pipeline in the Krasnodar region, claiming that Kyiv is endangering Turkey's energy security.
A Russian court in Krasnodar Krai has fined a local resident, Ivan Kazhan, for using an avatar with 'AUE symbolism' in the Max messenger app, marking the first such penalty in Russia.
A drone attack on two markets in paramilitary-controlled towns in Sudan’s West Kordofan state killed at least 33 people, according to a medical source on Sunday. Fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces has recently intensified in the resource-rich Kordofan region.
A Romanian citizen has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Russian court in the Krasnodar region for espionage on behalf of Ukraine.
An oil refinery caught fire in the village of Novominska, Kanivsky District, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. Local authorities claim that it was attacked by drones.
Russia claims to have seized a dozen Ukrainian villages in February, while Ukraine has launched drone attacks on a key oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar region.