In a significant incident near the resort city of Sochi, Russian authorities have attributed a massive fire at an oil depot to an overnight drone assault from Ukraine. According to Krasnodar region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev, the fire originated when fragments of a drone struck a fuel tank, prompting a response from 127 firefighters who successfully extinguished the blaze. This incident briefly halted operations at Sochi's airport, famously known for hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Simultaneously, Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure in cities like Kherson, where local officials reported one death from bombings. In nearby Mykolaiv, seven others sustained injuries as several homes were damaged. Over the weekend, Russia claimed to have thwarted multiple Ukrainian drone strikes aimed at various locations within its territory, including central cities like Ryazan and Voronezh, where injuries were reported.
Ukraine has remained silent regarding these recent assaults, though its military has noted that it has been retaliating against Russia's sustained drone and missile attacks on its energy infrastructure. Ukrainian air force officials reported a significant exchange, claiming to have intercepted most of the drones launched against them, while also sustaining damage to their own critical infrastructure.
In Kherson, local authorities urged residents from the Korabel island district to consider evacuation as recent Russian strikes had already caused substantial damage to a key bridge in the area. This bridge, essential for connectivity, had suffered previous attacks and now sees a reduced population as families face the ongoing threat of conflict.
Amidst the rising casualty numbers and destruction, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has advocated for more rigorous international sanctions against Russia as tensions escalate, and responses continue to mount from global leaders, including condemnations from former President Donald Trump aimed at Moscow's actions in the region.
Simultaneously, Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure in cities like Kherson, where local officials reported one death from bombings. In nearby Mykolaiv, seven others sustained injuries as several homes were damaged. Over the weekend, Russia claimed to have thwarted multiple Ukrainian drone strikes aimed at various locations within its territory, including central cities like Ryazan and Voronezh, where injuries were reported.
Ukraine has remained silent regarding these recent assaults, though its military has noted that it has been retaliating against Russia's sustained drone and missile attacks on its energy infrastructure. Ukrainian air force officials reported a significant exchange, claiming to have intercepted most of the drones launched against them, while also sustaining damage to their own critical infrastructure.
In Kherson, local authorities urged residents from the Korabel island district to consider evacuation as recent Russian strikes had already caused substantial damage to a key bridge in the area. This bridge, essential for connectivity, had suffered previous attacks and now sees a reduced population as families face the ongoing threat of conflict.
Amidst the rising casualty numbers and destruction, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has advocated for more rigorous international sanctions against Russia as tensions escalate, and responses continue to mount from global leaders, including condemnations from former President Donald Trump aimed at Moscow's actions in the region.
