Russian city at the edge of war, a logistics and border hub
Ukraine has escalated long-range strikes against Crimea, aiming to isolate the peninsula and disrupt energy and transport links. Russia is restricting fuel sales and cancelling public events, while Ukraine targets oil depots, transport corridors and power infrastructure ahead of the holiday season.
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, with drones hitting St. Petersburg’s oil terminal and nearby port facilities. Officials report no casualties, while Kyiv says the action targets revenue for Moscow’s war. Putin labels energy strikes as not critical.
Over the past days, Ukrainian and Russian forces have exchanged drone and missile strikes. Belgorod reports casualties and infrastructure damage while Ukraine says it targeted strategic facilities in Russia. The conflict is escalating with reports of civilian casualties on both sides.
Gazprom mobilizes volunteer guards for its gas infrastructure, paying 200,000 rubles monthly plus meals and benefits as drone strikes increase. The plan envisions three-year contracts for regional mobilization, with training and safe civilian tasks, while other regions consider similar measures. Ukraine seeks higher pay and longer contracts for foreign volunteers to strengthen front lines amid ongoing drone warfare.
Ukraine is pushing to accelerate domestic drone production and deepen ties with the United States as it faces ongoing missile strikes. New disclosures show Kyiv seeking a US-built drone factory and increased collaboration on Patriots; meanwhile, a Russian strike hit civilian areas near Kyiv and Ukrainian authorities warn against large crowds at weapons displays.
Since mid-July Ukrainian forces have struck more than a dozen Wildberries warehouses and other industrial sites deep inside Russia. Overnight strikes have hit a Wildberries warehouse in Samara and facilities across the Volga and southern regions, killing dozens on both sides, while Moscow says it downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones.
Ukrainian drones target a Wildberries facility near Moscow, killing and injuring several. Russia counters with drone interceptions and strikes across multiple regions, including St. Petersburg and Belgorod. The events mark a renewed flare in the Ukraine conflict and affect civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian and allied officials report that Russia is expanding North Korean military reinforcement while warning of a broader regional threat. A WHO warehouse in Dnipro was destroyed, triggering renewed calls to protect health facilities. Ukrainian drone strikes have intensified, drawing regional casualties and infrastructure damage.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiysk has killed a child and injured several people, with damage reported to dozens of buildings as regional authorities confirm ongoing strikes across southern Russia and Ukraine. Authorities say the broader Krasnodar region has seen multiple casualties and infrastructure damage, while Russia reports counter-drone activity.
The latest wave of Russian strikes targets Kyiv and other Ukrainian infrastructure, intensifying an already brutal conflict. Officials report civilian casualties, power outages, and disrupted daily life as both sides escalate long-range attacks and Ukraine warns of winter-scale challenges ahead.
A string of drone and missile strikes has hit Wildberries and Ozon facilities across Russia near Belgorod and Lipetsk regions, damaging warehouses, injuring civilians, and prompting evacuations as Ukraine intensifies attacks on logistics sites linked to Russian civilian supply chains.
Ukraine faces a tough winter as Russian strikes target energy infrastructure. Officials warn of power and heating shortages while Kyiv seeks to sustain essential services amid a barrage of drone and missile attacks. Ports, grain plans and drone activity shape the broader conflict landscape.
As Russia's campaign against Ukraine escalates, Ukrainian authorities report multi-city strikes targeting civilian infrastructure and energy facilities. Kyiv and other regions face ongoing air raids, with civilian casualties and disruptions to daily life. Ukraine says jet-powered drones are now part of Russia's upgraded arsenal, forcing a rapid evolution of interceptors and defenses.
Kyiv and its region endure a sixth night of Russian air attacks, with drones and missiles targeting infrastructure and housing. Ukrainian officials report dozens killed or wounded, while authorities warn of ongoing strikes as air defences contend with jet-powered drones and long-range missiles. Western allies face pressure over interceptor stockpiles as Moscow pursues strategic disruption.
Overnight Russian strikes have killed at least 12 people and injured dozens across Kyiv and surrounding regions, with civilian infrastructure hit and fires reported. Kyiv officials say the attacks targeted energy and transport hubs, while Ukraine vows to bolster air defences as winter nears.