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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.
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.
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.
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces reportedly destroyed eight Russian air defence assets, including six in Krasnodar Krai, during the night of July 19-20.
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.
Drones attacked the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight, resulting in a significant fire at the facility.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
An oil refinery caught fire in the village of Novominska, Kanivsky District, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. Local authorities claim that it was attacked by drones.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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'.
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.
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a school in Gulkevichi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, resulting in two people being wounded.
Following a drone attack overnight into Saturday, a fire broke out at an oil depot in the city of Tikhoretsk, Krasnodar Krai.
Ukrainian forces have reportedly hit a significant Russian oil refinery located in the Krasnodar Krai region, according to media reports and official statements.
Budanov stated that attacks on Russian oil terminals are affecting the negotiations and strengthening Ukraine's position.
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.
Explosions reported at Russian airfields in occupied Crimea, 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
Ukrainian drones attack oil depot in Krasnodar Krai, Russia claims The Kyiv Independent
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.
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 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.
A fire covering approximately 800 square meters broke out at an oil depot in Armavir, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, following a drone attack.
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.
The Afipsky oil refinery located in Russia's Krasnodar Krai has been hit, according to reports from the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD).
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.
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'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 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 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.
A missile attack in Belgorod caused power outages, while drones damaged an oil facility in Krasnodar Krai.
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…
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.
Ukrainian drones attacked Novorossiysk in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, likely targeting an oil terminal, as the full-scale invasion continues on day 1468.