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Russian regional authorities report a coordinated assault involving over sixty drones and missile strikes on the Kirishi oil refinery, marking another escalation in cross-border attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
Mobile internet access was severely restricted across St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, with users reporting widespread disruptions and access limited through a government-approved whitelist system, under the pretext of a drone threat.
A drone attack has reportedly caused a fire near one of Russia's largest refineries, located in the Leningrad Oblast. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
The governor of Russia's Leningrad Oblast has stated that the region is now considered a 'front-line region' following recent Ukrainian attacks, indicating an escalation of conflict.
Russia's largest oil port, Ust-Luga in Leningrad Oblast, was reportedly attacked by drones overnight, with local reports indicating strikes and damage to an oil pipeline in the area.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for unannounced 'important meetings,' kicking off a surprise tour of Gulf States with a defense pitch and offering Ukraine's drone expertise with renewed urgency as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
Ukrainian drone attacks caused a fire, igniting at least four oil storage tanks and damaging a fuel tank at Russia's Primorsk port, a key oil export hub. Fires continue at the oil storage facilities in Primorsk, Leningrad Oblast, following the overnight drone strike, with experts warning of significant problems for Russia's oil exports.
Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine resulted in civilian casualties, including a mother and her nine-year-old son killed in a strike on Sumy Oblast. Multiple other individuals were injured in various regions, with reports also indicating Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets.
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack targeting a port and a large oil terminal in the St. Petersburg region of Russia, with smoke visible for kilometers. This comes amidst ongoing claims and counter-claims regarding territorial control in the Donbas region.
Swedish authorities have detained a sanctioned tanker, the Jin Hui, in the Baltic Sea, on suspicion that it is part of Russia's "shadow fleet." The vessel was reportedly sailing under a Syrian flag.
Russian officials reported that several drones were shot down over Leningrad Oblast overnight, causing minor damage and leading to restrictions at a local airport.
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Leningrad region, with Russia claiming to have shot down 19 drones. The incident caused significant disruptions to air traffic in the St. Petersburg area, leading to the rerouting of flights.
Coordinated strikes by Ukraine's defence forces on infrastructure facilities in Russia's Leningrad Oblast have blocked a significant portion of Russia's oil exports via the Baltic Sea.
Ukrainian drones launched a massive attack on the Leningrad region, indicating their capability to reach areas as far as the Baltic Sea, where drones are now reported to be stalking the skies.
The UK government has authorized its armed forces to board Russian tankers in British waters, escalating actions against the 'shadow fleet' that helps Moscow circumvent Western oil sanctions.
Russian authorities reported a large-scale drone attack targeting Leningrad Oblast, which resulted in a fire at a fuel facility located in a Baltic port.
Port infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Leningrad Oblast, governor says The Kyiv Independent
Russia conducted a wave of deadly missile and air strikes across multiple Ukrainian cities, killing dozens and injuring many. These attacks occurred shortly before a potential ceasefire, drawing strong condemnation from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Finnish authorities are investigating a suspected violation of its airspace by an unidentified drone near the border with Russia's Leningrad Oblast. The drone sighting prompted an alert in Finland, with officials examining the incident.
Ukraine has reportedly launched new strikes on Russia's Ust-Luga port, escalating its attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.
Several drones targeted Moscow and Leningrad Oblast overnight, leading to air defense interceptions and temporary halts in operations at major airports.
A drone strike, reportedly by Ukraine, triggered a fire at Russia's major Baltic port of Ust-Luga, a key oil exporting hub, causing new damage after being hit for a second time in days, with regional governor Alexander Drozdenko reporting 36 drones shot down.
Social media reports say drones targeted Russia’s Leningrad Oblast for a third consecutive night, with explosions reported and dozens of flights disrupted at St Petersburg’s Pulkovo airport.
Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale overnight drone strike on Russia’s Leningrad Oblast, causing explosions and a fire at the Ust-Luga oil port, which handles significant oil exports, and hitting energy infrastructure. Authorities confirmed firefighters are battling the blaze at the Baltic Sea port in what is described as the largest drone attack of the year.