Kremlin-backed leader of Crimea; in the news amid Ukrainian drone strikes and regional security tensions, including attacks on Crimea and adjacent regions.
A wave of attacks across Ukraine and Russia continues as Kyiv demands direct ceasefire talks while both sides report strikes on civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy urges open dialogue as both sides confront ongoing drone and missile activity.
Putin has acknowledged economic damage from Ukrainian strikes but says Russia is recovering and that Kyiv's actions are meant to sow confusion. Ukraine claims to have targeted energy hubs and Crimea, while Moscow promises stronger air defences and a tougher response.
Ukraine has intensified drone and mid-range strikes on Crimea and nearby Russian oil facilities, hitting an oil depot in Kerch and an oil transport site in Krasnodar. Russian-appointed officials have suspended civilian fuel sales across Crimea, reported casualties and imposed travel and event restrictions as power outages and transport disruptions leave tourists and residents stranded.
Crimea has imposed a night curfew banning motorcycles, mopeds and similar vehicles from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, citing risk to defence systems and public safety amid continuing Ukrainian drone attacks. Authorities say the measure targets night travel to protect military facilities and stabilize fuel supplies.
Ukrainian drone and Russian counter-strike activity have escalated, with multiple drone attacks killing and injuring people in Crimea, Krasnodar, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. Authorities report casualties and disruptions to energy infrastructure as Kyiv presses its campaign against Russian facilities.
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.
Ukraine denies Russian claims that Kostyantynivka has fallen, while Moscow pushes a narrative of battlefield advances. Both sides report ongoing operations around Donetsk as Kyiv and Moscow exchange statements amid long-running fighting.
Ukraine asserts control of Kostiantynivka as Russia claims victory; both sides report ceasefire talks and a potential body-handling pause. Trump opened dialogue with Kyiv and Moscow, while Ukraine and Russia trade claims over the town amid tensions ahead of NATO summit.
Crimea’s power grid has faced a regionwide outage linked to external interference, with authorities citing an enemy attack on energy infrastructure outside Sevastopol. Power is being restored in phases, and casualties were reported in separate attacks as Ukrainian drone strikes target energy and transport assets.
The conflict in Ukraine has intensified with multiple regional strikes causing civilian casualties. Russia and Ukraine continue long-range attacks, with Ukraine conducting drone operations inside Russia and Russia striking Ukrainian infrastructure and ports. The situation has prompted international concern as casualties mount and both sides press strategic targets.
Distant drone strikes hit multiple Wildberries warehouses across Russia, including Yekaterinburg in the Urals. Evacuations are under way with officials reporting some drone interceptions. Ukraine continues long-range strikes to disrupt Russian logistics and economy, while Russia asserts air defenses have intercepted hundreds of drones.