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Russia has canceled its annual "Dronnitsa" gathering of combat drone operators, scheduled for August 29–30 in Veliky Novgorod, due to concerns that Ukraine might strike the event.
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries, causing widespread damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and even the city zoo. Kyiv's mayor declared a day of mourning following what was described as one of the most massive attacks on the capital.
Governor Gleb Nikitin said two others were hospitalized with injuries, though he did not specify where or when the attack took place.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held discussions with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and the potential resumption of free trade zone negotiations. Vučić also reported on an upcoming visit by a Ukrainian delegation.
Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck a Russian explosives plant located in the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
A fire at a dog breeder in Nizhny Novgorod, western Russia, resulted in the deaths of 200 chihuahuas, according to local media reports.
A Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil refinery near the Black Sea has reportedly caused toxic black rain and air pollution in the nearby town of Tuapse. Russian officials have acknowledged the hazardous conditions days after the attack, with the refinery burning for several days.
Russia's NORSI oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Region, has reportedly suspended operations. The halt follows damage sustained during a Ukrainian drone strike in the early hours of April 5.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks, striking an oil terminal and a refinery within Russia. A refinery and a combined heat and power plant were damaged in a drone attack on Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, with no casualties reported and power supply being restored.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Spain, meeting with King Felipe VI and securing a pledge of €1 billion in military aid from Prime Minister Sánchez, as part of his European tour to ensure allies continue to prioritize support for Ukraine.
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill stated that Russia's nuclear weapons were created through 'God's grace,' speaking to worshippers in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in coordination with other defense forces, conducted strikes on the Nizhny Novgorod Oil Refinery and the Starolikeyevo oil pumping station in Kstovo, Russia.
A Ukrainian drone struck the regional court building in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, according to Governor Gleb Nikitin, who reported no injuries.
A major Russian oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod has been hit by Ukrainian drones for the second time in a week, a fact confirmed by the General Staff.
Approximately 200 Chihuahua dogs perished in a fire that broke out at a breeding facility in Nizhny Novgorod, western Russia, according to local media reports and breeders.
A fire in an outbuilding in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, resulted in the death of hundreds of dogs that were presumably kept there.
A report by RFE/RL's Russian service indicates that at least 27 air defense positions have been established around Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Valdai, Novgorod Region.
Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted a Russian Baltic Sea port and an oil refinery located in Nizhny Novgorod, causing damage.
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement claim to have destroyed three mobile communication towers equipped with electronic warfare antennas in Russian territory near Novgorod, which were reportedly disrupting Ukrainian drone flights and coordinating with Ukrainian forces to facilitate a strike on a Russian aircraft repair plant.
Ukraine hits Russian aircraft repair plant in Novgorod Oblast, General Staff says The Kyiv Independent
A cat allegedly used by criminals to smuggle illicit substances into Penal Colony No. 17 in Nizhny Novgorod has been caught in Russia.
Explosions rocked the Russian city of Kstovo in the Nizhny Novgorod region overnight, causing a massive fire at the Lukoil oil refinery. Preliminary reports suggest the facility was attacked by drones, according to an advisor to Ukraine's Defense Minister.
Sergey Kornilov, the son of a Russian millionaire, crashed his luxury Mercedes near Nizhny Novgorod while intoxicated, shortly after posting a video bragging about the car. He collided with an oncoming vehicle.
Explosions were reported in Dzerzhinsk, Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region, near an explosives plant, with local residents also reporting repeated explosions in Perm.
Around 200 dogs, reportedly Chihuahuas, died in a fire that engulfed their shelter in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, despite firefighters' rapid response.
The Russian region of Nizhny Novgorod is expanding its bilateral ties and cooperation with Uzbekistan across various sectors.
Russia's Nizhny Novgorodnefteorgsintez (NORSI) oil refinery, one of the country's largest, suspended operations following a Ukrainian drone attack.
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.
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.
In the city of Staraya Russa in Russia’s Novgorod region, drones attacked the JSC 123 ARZ aircraft repair plant.