Moscow raiders kill six, shell refineries in Russia.
New Round of Moscow Shelling Leaves Six Dead in Ukraine
Authorities announced a fresh wave of shelling and drone attacks by Moscow, killing six civilians and wounding dozens across eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.
Russia’s Offensive Focuses on Eastern Ukraine
- Recent months have seen a surge in Russian gains against less well‑equipped Ukrainian forces.
- Military drones have reportedly struck oil refineries deep inside Russia.
- Ukrainian troops claim to have reclaimed the village of Bezsalivka in Sumy, reversing Russian advances.
Key Incidents of the Day
- Zaporizhzhia Bus Station
A glide bomb hit a busy central bus station, wounding 19 people. Rescue teams and sniffer dogs are still clearing the rubble. - Odesa Beach Mine
Three beachgoers were killed after triggering a mine while swimming in a prohibited area of the Black Sea. - Russian Refineries Targeted
The Ukrainian army claims its drones damaged a large refinery in Russia’s western Saratov region, with one death reported. A second refinery in North‑Komi’s Ukhta town, roughly 2,000 kilometres from the frontline, also suffered damage according to Ukrainian intelligence sources.
Ukraine’s Industrial Attacks
Kyiv is attempting to cripple Moscow’s war budget by attacking its oil and gas facilities, the country’s primary revenue source.
International Summit on the Horizon
Despite Ukraine’s and Europe’s insistence on inclusive negotiations, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are slated to meet in Alaska this Friday, in a bid to address the protracted conflict.
