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A massive Ukrainian drone attack on multiple Russian regions overnight killed at least 8 people, including civilians, with strikes on infrastructure and a Wildberries warehouse. Russia reported intercepting 635 drones, while Ukraine says it targeted an oil refinery and an air base. The escalation comes as both sides intensify deep strikes, with Russia launching a record number of missiles in July.
Russia's Defense Ministry says its air defenses shot down 660 Ukrainian drones overnight in one of Kyiv's largest long-range strikes of the war, targeting multiple regions including Moscow and Crimea. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky's claims that Russia is pressuring Belarus to join the conflict, as Belarusian leader Lukashenko warns against attempts to drag his country into war.
At least four people were killed and 28 wounded in Ukrainian drone attacks on fuel depots in Crimea and Russia's Krasnodar region, with Moscow-appointed officials confirming the sites were used to supply Russian forces. The strikes, part of an intensified campaign, hit an oil depot in Kerch and a transshipment facility in Krasnodar, causing fires and prompting the closure of the Kerch bridge overnight.
Seven people were killed and 11 injured when a Ukrainian drone struck an intercity bus in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region, escalating tensions. The bus was traveling from Moscow to Simferopol, according to Moscow-installed official Denis Pushilin.
Ukraine launched coordinated drone strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure, while Russia retaliated with 90 drones and two ballistic missiles, leaving thousands of Ukrainian residents without power. The most significant strike occurred in Taganrog, where an oil tanker and fuel tanks caught fire.
Russia's State Duma passed a law allowing trained bank employees to use jammers and weapons to shoot down Ukrainian drones. The bill aims to protect Central Bank facilities amid escalating UAV attacks. It still requires Senate approval and Putin's signature.
Russian forces damaged port infrastructure in Izmail, a key Ukrainian grain export hub on the Danube River. Moscow said it shot down four drones targeting the capital. Heavy fighting continues despite a recent ceasefire deal.
Ukraine is expanding its long-range UAV strike campaign deep into Russian territory, targeting military and energy infrastructure. The move is seen as a significant escalation that helps Kyiv balance power but risks heightened tensions. Military analysts note the UAV war is reshaping the conflict, though the broader fallout remains uncertain.
Ukraine conducted one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow, killing at least three people. Russian air defenses intercepted many UAVs, but some struck residential areas, causing casualties and damage. The attack escalates the conflict and tightens security in Moscow.
