In a stunning development, Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure overnight, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow. The operation, carried out by Ukrainian security services, aimed to target the energy infrastructure supplying Russian military facilities. Russian anti-aircraft defenses successfully shot down 50 drones in eight regions, with casualties reported in the western province of Belgorod near the Ukrainian border. Two individuals, including a pregnant woman, lost their lives during the offensive.
Russian refineries and oil terminals have been key targets for Ukrainian drone attacks in recent months, as they seek to compensate for their military disadvantages. Meanwhile, Russia retaliated by launching seven missiles at Ukraine, with two being shot down by Ukrainian anti-aircraft defenses. The attacks caused infrastructure damage, including food export terminals and port facilities. Casualties were reported in Ukraine as a result of the missile strikes, with a 50-year-old man losing his life in one city.
Amid the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, it was also reported that a U.S. citizen known for his involvement with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine between 2014 and 2017 died in Russian-occupied Donetsk. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown, but local authorities have confirmed his disappearance earlier this month. As both countries continue to engage in military operations and drone attacks, tensions remain high and uncertainty looms over the future of this longstanding conflict.
The situation continues to unfold as both countries engage in military operations and drone attacks.
