It is time to end this war. Yet the Russian ruler wants to fight. That is why sanctions against this aggression are working—Zelenskyy.
Last night, our drones covered a distance of about 1,000 kilometers to reach the St. Petersburg region—targeting the enemy's naval arsenals and the base at Kronstadt.
In addition, our "long-range sanctions" reached targets some 500 kilometers away in the Krasnodar region, striking an oil depot.
A major fire has broken out at the oil refinery in Tyumen
Local authorities claim the blaze was caused by a “technological process violation” rather than a drone strike.
The Tyumen refinery is one of the largest in Russia.
The list of Russia’s latest “victories” over the past few days has grown to include the Yagotynske for Children plant, which produced food products for children. In the Kyiv region, rescue efforts are ongoing at the site of this strike – units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have already extinguished the fire. As of now, seven people have been reported injured. Tragically, four people were killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones.
Also on this list are food warehouses and a postal facility in the Dnipro region, an ambulance in Kherson, a school building in the Sumy region, port infrastructure in the Odesa region, ordinary residential buildings, and an outpatient clinic building in the Kharkiv region.
Russia continues its war against life, and everyone who helps us is truly standing up to defend it. Every support package with anti-ballistic defense, every joint agreement on weapons production, every step the world takes in sanctions against Russia – all of this helps protect people’s lives. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine! It is important for all of us together to force Russia to end their war and move toward diplomacy.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukrainian Presidential Office:
The Russian society was not morally prepared for the potential massive appearance of drones, and sometimes, missiles. For them, it is a shock.
They are not ready and refuse to accept it. They believed this would never happen because they are so strong and powerful, and everyone fears them. Turns out, that’s not the case.
BREAKING:
Japan makes its first contribution to the PURL program from which U.S. weapons are bought for Ukraine.
Japan’s first contribution is $15 million
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Russian channels warn of a “heavy situation” on the land corridor to occupied Crimea, saying Ukrainian drones are freely hitting targets and the Donetsk-Mariupol road faces similar pressure. A fuel tanker is burning near occupied Simferopol as Hornet fear spreads. #Crimea
BREAKING:
A Russian suicide drone has struck an apartment building in Galați, Romania.
Several Romanian civilians are wounded, with some reportedly being in serious condition.
Romania is a NATO member state 🇷🇴
❗️The Department of Active Actions of the GUR (Main Intelligence Directorate) of the Ministry of Defense of 🇺🇦Ukraine has joined the effort to destroy 🇷🇺Russian logistics. Ukrainian kamikaze UAVs (X-wing) RAM-2X are used for the strikes.
This is truly a historic day for cooperation between Ukraine and Sweden.
Today, there is a new support package from Sweden, and this support opens up a new level for us in saving the lives of our people – in protecting our cities and communities. This package, worth $2.7 billion, includes various elements to make us stronger. In particular, it includes funding for drone production – almost $400 million.
But most importantly – the Gripens. Swedish fighter jets that will definitely strengthen our air fleet and our air defense. More than $2 billion in support from this package is specifically for the aircraft. We expect to receive the first capabilities – the first Gripens – within the next ten months. For our part, we will do everything possible to make it happen. Importantly, these aircraft will come with the weapons package, which will also help protect us against Russian guided aerial bombs.
We are talking a squadron of Gripens for Ukraine, and it is extremely significant support for us. Thank you, @SwedishPM, to you, your entire team, and all of Sweden for these undoubtedly strong steps.
From a joint press conference with Ulf Kristersson. (1/3)
Great reminder to everyone thinking about “Ukraine civil war 2014”.
There was never a civil war, never there were “separatists”.
Just Russian FSB operatives.
🇺🇦🚀🇷🇺 Ataque ucraniano con misiles Storm Shadow contra el aeródromo Taganrog Central (Rusia)
El ataque destruyó parte del equipo del batallón de comunicaciones y apoyo radioelectrónico
Estos objetos son críticos para el aeródromo, y una gran perdida para los rusos 😎
A CNN segment from a UAV command center operated by Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR), where a large screen shows dozens of Ukrainian drones entering Russian territory and flying over it.
The display shows codes, coordinates, and targets — all processed by artificial intelligence and continuously updated using PRIZMA software (likely a Palantir-developed system).
According to HUR operator specialists, there are several such monitoring and command centers within the Defense Forces, and they are all geographically dispersed. As a result, even if one center were destroyed, it would not affect the overall functioning of the system.
Instead of a single large facility, dozens of different locations are used.
In addition, the software allows operators to simultaneously control thousands of drones in flight.