Russian petrochemical giant rooted in Salavat, Bashkortostan
Across Paris, Bastille Day preparations unfold as leaders from Europe gather to show unity with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. The parade will include thousands of troops, with the Coalition of the Willing presenting a show of support. France also confronts a third heatwave, prompting some restrictions on fireworks and public events.
News update: Ukrainian forces have targeted one of Russia's largest oil refining complexes, the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat plant in Bashkortostan, amid ongoing fighting. The attack follows nearby strikes on Russia's Black Sea naval base and a drone attack in Crimea. Repairs to another refinery in Orsk may take up to six months, according to regional authorities.
A Russian naval officer, previously Ukrainian, has been killed in Sevastopol by an explosion near a bench. A Russian woman has been detained on suspicion of carrying out the attack on behalf of Ukrainian services. Separately, a Russian drone attack and an oil-refinery disruption are linked to ongoing tensions and retaliatory actions.