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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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a strike on gas facilities in Russia's Orenburg region, over 1,500 kilometers from the border, as retaliation for a Russian attack that killed six in Dnipropetrovsk. The attack came hours after a U.S.-mediated three-day ceasefire expired, with Moscow refusing to extend it.
Russia’s Victory Day parade on Red Square will be significantly scaled back this year, with no heavy weaponry on display due to heightened security concerns over Ukrainian drone attacks. The event, traditionally a major display of military might, highlights the impact of the ongoing war on Russia’s most sacred national holiday.
Debris from a Ukrainian drone struck an apartment building in Russia's Smolensk region, injuring two adults and a child, local authorities said. Russian forces claimed to have shot down 21 drones overall.
