Russian attacks kill three in Ukraine as Kyiv hits another oil refinery

Overnight Russian attacks in southeastern Ukraine killed at least three people and injured over a dozen, with strikes in the Dnipropetrovsk region damaging five petrol stations and killing one woman, while two people died in Zaporizhzhia. Concurrently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine expanded its long-range drone campaign, striking an oil refinery in Ufa and a military-industrial complex facility in Penza, Russia. Zelenskyy described these strikes as a "just response" to Russian actions. This escalation follows Russia's claim of shooting down 419 Ukrainian drones the previous day. Ukraine also recently signed a contract with Sweden for 16 used Gripen E fighter jets, expected to be transferred in 2027.

Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others across Ukraine on Monday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned these as "horrific attacks," highlighting strikes in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions. These attacks also caused power outages in eight regions. Zelenskyy reiterated his call for Europe to enhance air defense capabilities. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil facilities have reportedly caused fuel shortages in Russia, a development acknowledged by President Vladimir Putin, who maintained Russia's unchanged position on the invasion. Analysts suggest Russia's battlefield performance is declining.

Russian missile and drone attacks have resulted in at least eight deaths and 34 injuries across Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the "horrific attacks," reporting five fatalities and 28 wounded in Dnipro, including a 13-year-old girl. Additionally, three people were killed and six injured, including a child, in a drone strike on Zaporizhzhia. Strikes were also reported in Sumy, Odesa, Chernihiv, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. Zelenskyy urged allies to enhance Ukraine's air defenses. The Kremlin reiterated its unchanged position on a peace deal, demanding Ukrainian withdrawal from four regions Moscow claims and a renunciation of NATO membership plans.