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Ukraine has hit Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos refineries inside Russia, aiming to cut Moscow’s oil revenue. Kyiv says two patrol boats and shadow fleet vessels were struck in the Black Sea as part of its response. Russia reports drone interceptions and damage to a Wildberries warehouse.
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.
Large-scale drone attacks have intensified between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian strikes have hit multiple Russian oil refineries and transport hubs, while Russian strikes have hit Ukrainian cities; both sides report civilian deaths and infrastructure damage. U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Kyiv to stop targeting diesel facilities as diesel prices hit record highs.
Energy ministers and key delegates from G20 nations, including Canada and Saudi Arabia, gather in Houston for discussions on energy security as gas storage in Europe strains ahead of winter. Russia’s attendance has stirred debate amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine and Iran, with US officials highlighting the need for affordable, reliable energy.
Rep. Robert Garcia has launched an oversight inquiry after ProPublica reported that Russian boxing official Umar Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr.'s May wedding weekend in the Bahamas. Garcia has requested documents from the White House and Trump Jr., seeking communications, financial records and guest lists tied to Kremlev's payments.
Retailer Ozon has suspended orders and deliveries across Saratov after a warehouse fire, while local officials have reported separate fires at a Rosneft refinery and multiple deadly drone strikes in Tula and Belgorod. Ozon shares have fallen and regional governors have reported civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Russia's Defence Ministry has reported mass drone interceptions.
Russian presidential decrees have placed the Russian operations of several Western retailers and food companies under temporary administration, transferring control to newly registered or Kremlin‑linked firms. The moves follow earlier 2023 seizures and are taking place as Moscow and Berlin exchange diplomatic and security accusations, putting German firms such as Metro and Globus at risk.
Trump has said Russia has lost control of its diesel industry as Ukraine expands strikes on energy infrastructure. He will meet Zelenskyy on the UN sidelines to discuss de-escalation and air defense as winter approaches, with Ukrainian and Russian actions shaping global diesel supply.
Diesel prices have surged to new highs in the UK amid global supply disruptions linked to the Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The US is weighing export bans to ease domestic pain, while Europe and the UK face rising costs and tight supplies. Authorities warn prices will likely rise further as markets react.
The Guardian has found that in July and August, over 176,000 tonnes of diesel and other fuels loaded at South Korean ports were shipped on seven tankers to Russia’s Far East, including vessels under UK and EU sanctions. South Korea says its laws were not violated and will review vessel routes and declarations. Ukraine calls this a breach of sanctions amid escalating tensions with Seoul.
Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged three of Yandex’s data centers in Sasovo, Kaluga and Vladimir, disrupting a wide range of services from search and maps to banking and cloud. Yandex reports ongoing restoration efforts, while authorities discuss decentralised backups and the broader resilience of Russia’s digital economy.
Ukrainian forces have paused strikes on Russian refineries following Trump’s energy ceasefire, with Kyiv resuming attacks as Moscow continues targeting energy infrastructure. The dispute centers on U.S. intelligence sharing and Western aid, as European leaders pressure for faster support.
Trump has waived new Russia sanctions and tariffs on energy buyers, aiming to unlock Russian diesel exports. The move has exposed rifts within the GOP and drawn criticism from Zelenskyy, as the diesel deal is framed as an incentive to ease war pressures while global diesel costs rise.