Ukraine escalates drone strikes on Russian oil while Russia targets civilian ships and cities.

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europesays.com · 2 days ago

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faz · 2 days ago

Ukraine escalates drone strikes against Russian oil infrastructure, exports down 10 Ukraine has stepped up its drone strikes on Russias energy infrastructure with one of the most intense weekends of bombing that targeted refineries, pipelines and storage facilities in a campaign that has reduced oil exports by about 10.

intellinews · 2 days ago

Ukraine Shields 1,176 Kilometers of Supply Routes From Russian Drone Attacks Ukraine has installed anti-drone protection across more than 1,170 kilometers of logistics routes in frontline regions. It has doubled the daily construction pace compared with 2025.Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the figures on Telegram on May 18.Such solutions ensure stable logistics, rapid supply of resources, and safe evacuation of the wounded even under enemy fire, Fedorov wrote.According to Fedorov, the daily construction rate has risen from 4 to 8.5 kilometers since last year. Between February and April alone, crews installed 430 kilometers of anti-drone protection and restored 106 kilometers of roads.Road restoration work is currently underway in five regions. More than 60 kilometers have already been rebuilt, including three completed sections along the Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv directions.In modern war, logistics determines the resilience of the front. Protected logistics — saved lives, the minister added.The expansion comes as Russian forces continue to scale up FPV drone strikes against Ukrainian transport routes near the line of contact. Read moreLatest newsItalian Lawmakers Back Fishing Nets Bill to Boost Ukraines Roadside Anti-Drone Defense Apr 02, 2026 11:16 In April, Fedorov disclosed that crews were installing more than 25 kilometers of anti-drone netting along two strategically important routes in Donetsk region, working at roughly one kilometer per day.The broader program is targeted at 4,000 kilometers of protected roads by the end of 2026, with priority given to routes sustaining frontline logistics and communities near the line of contact. By the close of 2025, the State Special Transport Service had constructed 534 kilometers of anti-drone protection across seven frontline regions, including Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Kyiv.

united24media · 2 days ago

Putins drone schools for Ukrainian kids: How Russia is training brainwashed children to build UAV army that can take on the West Vladimir Putin is recruiting Ukrainian children to build a drone army to fight against their homeland and threaten Natos eastern flank, a chilling new report warns.

dailymail · 2 days ago

De la apărare antiaeriană la lovituri în adâncime. Cum lucrează Palantir cu armata ucraineană și ce întrebări ridică parteneriatul Compania americană Palantir Technologies colaborează cu Ucraina din vara anului 2022, iar tehnologiile sale bazate pe inteligență artificială sunt utilizate în tot mai multe componente ale războiului modern — de la analiza atacurilor aeriene și recunoașterea țintelor până la planificarea loviturilo

adevarul · 2 days ago

New Ukrainian VR Simulator Recreates Russian FPV Drone Threats Ukrainian defense technology firm SKIFTECH has unveiled a virtual reality trainer designed to prepare soldiers to shoot down FPV drones, built on lessons drawn from frontline combat experience, according to Militarnyi on May 18.The platform, named Reflex — Minus Drone, provides basic training for troops countering one of the most pressing modern battlefield threats: Russian FPV strike drones now widely used against Ukrainian positions.The trainer simulates realistic drone behavior, including flight speed, maneuvering trajectory, and motion inertia, as well as ballistic modeling of shotgun fire and pellet dispersion. Developers stated the platform was built using actual combat data and consultations with military instructors who counter FPV drones in the field.One of the systems defining features is a spatial audio component that allows trainees to identify a drones direction of approach before visually detecting it, a capability described as critical during real attacks.The simulator offers multiple FPV drone types, seven maneuvering scenarios, and progressive difficulty levels ranging from training sessions with on-screen prompts and tracer rounds to scenarios stripped of any auxiliary elements. It supports both individual practice and group sessions for up to four participants.Read moreWar in UkraineHow Virtual Reality Technologies in Ukraine are Enhancing Modern Warfare And Helping To Train Soldiers Jul 31, 2024 18:39 For weapons handling, the VR setup uses mockups of a Remington shotgun and a Kalashnikov rifle. Instructors are provided with a detailed statistics dashboard, training recordings, and error-analysis tools to track progress and adjust preparation accordingly.Developers emphasized the platforms mobility, noting that the system requires no live drones, training ranges, or significant resources, and can operate in small indoor spaces.The companys catalog has continued to broaden beyond defensive applications. A separate SKIFTECH simulator is built to replicate ammunition drops from unmanned aerial vehicles, reflecting Ukraines growing emphasis on practical battlefield preparation for drone operators on the offensive side of the fight.The platform allows trainees to work through targeting, release timing, and mission coordination under realistic combat conditions without using live munitions. SKIFTECH presented the tool as a way to shorten preparation cycles while reducing the risks and costs tied to field training.

united24media · 2 days ago

Firmy z USA wspierają działania Rosji? Zełenski ujawnił dane wywiadu Wołodymyr Zełenski ujawnił, że ukraińskie służby odnotowały próby wywożenia zboża z okupowanego przez Rosję Krymu. Według wywiadu Rosjanom w tych działaniach pomagały amerykańskie przedsiębiorstwa.

gazeta.pl · 2 days ago

Russian Strike Hits Panama-Flagged Vessel Near Odesa, Third Civilian Ship Damaged in One Day A Russian strike damaged a Panama-flagged civilian cargo ship on approach to Chornomorsk port on the morning of May 18, the third commercial vessel hit in Russian attacks off Odesa in a single day.The incident was reported by Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, on his official Telegram channel.According to Kiper, the vessel was struck while moving through the Ukrainian maritime corridor en route to Chornomorsk. The ship sustained damage, and a fire broke out on board, which the crew extinguished without outside assistance. No casualties were reported, and the vessel continued on its route despite the attack.Another attack on civilian shipping, Kiper wrote, describing the strike as already the third civilian vessel damaged as a result of todays enemy attacks.Hours earlier on the same day, a Russian strike drone hit the bulk carrier KSL DEYANG, a Chinese-owned vessel sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, in the Black Sea near the Odesa region. Ukraines Navy confirmed the strike and indicated that the ship was operated by a Chinese crew. The Navy emphasized that Russian attacks now threaten not only Ukraine but also vessels linked to Moscows closest partners operating in the Black Sea.Read moreWar in UkraineHow Ukraine Secured Passage for Grain in the Black Sea, and How Russia Keeps Threatening It Apr 09, 2025 19:31 The second vessel has not been publicly identified by name. It is known, however, that the ship was sailing under the flag of Guinea-Bissau when it was struck while heading toward a Ukrainian port.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the maritime strikes as part of a broader statement on Russias overnight attacks across the country.There were drone hits in Odesa, and one of the drones struck a vessel belonging to China. The Russians could not have failed to know what ship was at sea, Zelenskyy stated.The president renewed his call for accelerated air defense support and emphasized that Europe must develop its own anti-ballistic capabilities.Russia relies on ballistic missiles to strike people, and that is why we in Europe must do everything to ensure reliable protection against this, Zelenskyy declared. Europe must have its own anti-ballistic systems and be self-sufficient against these threats.Earlier, a civilian bulk carrier flying the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis was hit by two Russian drones while transiting the Ukrainian maritime corridor toward a port in Greater Odesa. Related articles Russian Missile Strike Hits Chornomorsk Port, Damages Maltese Civilian Ship and Causes Oil Spill Latest news Jan 15, 2026 16:48 Russian Drone Strikes Two Civilian Ships in Black Sea, Killing Syrian Sailor Latest news Jan 09, 2026 18:29 WSJ: Odesa Becomes Key Target in Russias Effort to Disrupt Ukraines Vital Maritime Trade Latest news Jan 01, 2026 23:32

united24media · 2 days ago

Dnipro und Odessa: Russische Angriffe mit Raketen und Drohnen Wieder treffen russische Drohnen Wohnhäuser in Dnipro und Odessa. Obwohl die Luftabwehr viele Geschosse abfängt, werden Zivilisten verletzt. Auch ein chinesisches Frachtschiff wurde getroffen.

faz · 2 days ago

Ukraine breaches Russias strongest air defenses to hit Moscow Kyiv launched 1,300 drones that hit the factories and oil refineries around Moscow.

politico.eu · 2 days ago

„Copiii mei dorm pe hol și în dulap de o lună. Margarita Simonian, propagandista lui Putin, terorizată de atacurile ucrainenilor asupra Moscovei În urma atacurilor aeriene ale ucrainenilor asupra Moscovei, propagandista Kremlinului, Margarita Simonian, a recunoscut în direct la televiziunea rusă că copiii ei dorm pe hol și în dulap, de mai bine de o lună.

adevarul · 2 days ago

Ukraine Hits Russian Fleet and MiG-31 in Crimea, Targeting Core Military Assets Ukraines Security Service (SBU) reported strikes on multiple Russian military targets in temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on April 26, including naval vessels, air defense systems, and a fighter jet.According to the SBUs official statement published on April 26, the operation was carried out by the agencys Alpha special unit using drones, targeting facilities in Sevastopol and at the Belbek military airfield.The SBU stated that three Russian naval vessels were hit during the operation: the large landing ships Yamal and Filchenkov, as well as the intelligence-gathering ship Ivan Khurs. In addition to naval targets, Ukrainian forces reportedly struck infrastructure linked to Russias air defense and reconnaissance capabilities, including a radio-technical intelligence headquarters and the MR-10M1 Mys-M1 radar system.According to the SBU, the operation also targeted a training center of Russias Black Sea Fleet known as Lukomka, along with technical and operational facilities at the Belbek airfield. The agency reported that a MiG-31 aircraft stationed at the airfield was also hit.Commenting on the operation, acting head of the SBU Yevhenii Khmara said: Each such operation has a clear logic: we methodically destroy key elements of the enemys military infrastructure—fleet, aviation, reconnaissance, and air defense. This is not only direct losses of equipment, but also the destruction of the enemys ability to control space, cover its forces, and plan new attacks. This work will continue until Russia stops its aggression against our state.Earlier, Ukrainian FP-2 drones struck a Russian FSB special forces command post in temporarily occupied Donetsk, killing 12 officers and wounding 15 others, according to Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Magyar Brovdi, who said the operation targeted a unit responsible for counterintelligence and sabotage activities. Related articles Russia Equips Baltic Submarines With Anti-Drone Cage Armor in First Known Case Latest news Apr 15, 2026 17:03 Ukraine Hits Critical Russian Oil Hub Near Samara, Massive Fire Erupts Latest news Apr 21, 2026 14:44 Russian Black Sea Fleet Crippled Again as Ukraine Damages Three Ships in Crimea Latest news Apr 18, 2026 16:20

united24media · 24 days ago

Massive Ukrainian Attack Cripples Key Russian Refinery in Tuapse. Heres What Satellite Images Reveal Ukrainian long-range drones have destroyed or severely damaged more than half of the fuel storage capacity at Russias Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, based on recent satellite imagery.According to OSINT monitoring group Exilenova+, which published high-resolution satellite images on April 26, a significant portion of the refinerys tank farm appears to have been destroyed following a series of drone strikes. Separate analysis by the Telegram-based monitoring channel Oko Hora indicates that out of 47 storage tanks with a combined capacity of approximately 159,140 cubic meters, at least 28 units were either destroyed or heavily damaged.According to the same analysis, 24 tanks—around 52 of the total—were completely destroyed, while an additional four units, or roughly 9, sustained damage. Eighteen tanks, representing about 39 of the facilitys storage capacity, remained intact.The damage is linked to multiple Ukrainian drone strikes carried out throughout April, with the most significant impacts reported on April 16 and April 20. According to Exilenova+ and open-source footage, fires broke out following direct hits, including a major blaze that engulfed around 10 storage tanks in the port section of the refinery during the April 20 overnight attack. Earlier, on April 16, drones struck the ELOU-AVT-12 primary oil processing unit as well as fuel storage infrastructure, with firefighting operations reportedly lasting more than 42 hours.Despite the scale of the damage to storage facilities, available satellite imagery suggests that core refining units at the plant may not have sustained visible direct hits. However, OSINT assessments cited by Exilenova+ indicate that associated infrastructure—including pumping stations, rail loading racks, and pipeline systems—was also affected.The Tuapse refinery, operated by Russias state oil company Rosneft, is considered one of the countrys more technologically advanced facilities, with an annual processing capacity of up to 12 million tons and a refining depth of around 98.Analysts note that damage to storage infrastructure can significantly disrupt refinery operations even without direct strikes on processing units. Tank farms serve as a critical buffer for receiving, storing, and dispatching crude oil and refined products, and their destruction can lead to secondary effects such as large-scale fires and damage to interconnected systems.Earlier, Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl overnight on April 25–26, sparking a large fire. According to Exilenova+ and Russian Telegram channels, multiple explosions were reported as drones hit infrastructure within the facility. Related articles Drone Attack Torches Rosneft Russian Oil Hub in Tuapse Latest news Dec 31, 2025 11:15 Tuapse Oil Refinery in Flames After Drone Strike Hits Russias Black Sea Port Latest news Apr 16, 2026 14:37 Ukraines Drones Strike Again, Setting Russian Oil Refinery in Tuapse on Fire Latest news Apr 20, 2026 10:41

united24media · 25 days ago

Russian Strikes Kill Three, Wound Four in Ukraine Casualties were reported in the border region of Sumy and the city of Dnipro.

themoscowtimes · 25 days ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least five, damage ship in port Ukrainian attacks on Russia injure at least six people in Vologda region and annexed Crimea.

aljazeera · 25 days ago

Drones Hit Pipeline at Russias Apatit Chemical Plant Supplying Its War Effort Drones struck a high-pressure pipeline at one of Russias largest chemical enterprises, the Apatit plant in the city of Cherepovets in the Vologda region, on April 26, targeting a key facility linked to the countrys industrial and defense sectors.According to Vologda region governor Georgy Filimonov, the attack targeted infrastructure within the Ammonia-3 nitrogen complex at the Apatit facility, including a pipeline carrying sulfuric acid. Filimonov stated that multiple drones were involved in the attack and claimed that Russian air defenses had intercepted several of them.According to Filimonovs official statement, at least five people were injured in the incident. The victims reportedly sustained chemical burns from sulfuric acid exposure and were hospitalized. Emergency services deployed multiple ambulances to the site, and additional medical resources were mobilized in Cherepovets.Read moreWar in UkraineHow Ukraine Turned the War Back on Russian Soil: A Timeline Apr 03, 2026 16:59 The strike damaged a high-pressure pipeline within the industrial site. Regional authorities stated that no fire broke out and that no dangerous concentrations of hazardous substances were detected in the air following the incident. Damage assessments are ongoing.Apatit, part of the PhosAgro group, is one of Russias largest producers of phosphate-based fertilizers and a major supplier of raw materials used in industrial and defense-related production. The Cherepovets facility processes apatite concentrate into products including NPK fertilizers, ammonium nitrate, and urea.The plant has an annual production capacity exceeding 8.2 million tons and accounts for approximately 10 of Russias total ammonia output. Ammonium nitrate, produced at the site, is a key component in the manufacture of industrial explosives and propellants. The facility is located more than 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine.At the same time, overnight on April 25–26, long-range drones struck the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in the Russian city of Yaroslavl, sparking a large fire at one of the countrys key fuel production facilities. Related articles Russian Oil Output Sees Biggest Drop Since COVID Following Ukrainian Drone Blitz Latest news Apr 21, 2026 17:12 Ukraine Hits Critical Russian Oil Hub Near Samara, Massive Fire Erupts Latest news Apr 21, 2026 14:44 Ukrainian Strike Wipes Out Part of Russian Drone Plant, Hits Ship in Crimea Latest news Apr 24, 2026 14:01

united24media · 25 days ago

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Sevastopol Kills One – Moscow-Installed Governor The attack damaged several homes and a dance school in different neighborhoods of the port city.

themoscowtimes · 25 days ago

One of Russias Largest Oil Refineries Erupts in Yaroslavl After Deep Drone Strike Long-range drones struck the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in the Russian city of Yaroslavl overnight on April 25–26, causing a large fire at one of the countrys key fuel production facilities.According to OSINT monitoring group Exilenova+ and local Russian Telegram channels on April 26, multiple drones hit targets within the refinery complex, including a vacuum distillation unit. Russian regional authorities did not confirm a direct strike on the facility as of the morning, despite visible fire and explosions reported in the city.Local sources cited by Russian Telegram channel Radar Yaroslavl reported that the attack began around 00:40 local time, with residents hearing more than a dozen explosions and observing flashes in the sky, likely linked to Russian air defense activity. Witnesses said windows shook in residential areas and car alarms were triggered during the incident.The Slavneft-YANOS refinery is located more than 700 kilometers from Ukraines border and is one of the largest oil processing plants in Russia. The facility has an annual processing capacity of up to 15 million tons of crude oil, placing it among the top five refineries in the country.The plant produces a wide range of petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, and lubricants. Its output supplies major industrial consumers across central and northwestern Russia, as well as transport infrastructure and elements of the military-industrial sector.Earlier, long-range drones reached Russias Ural region for the first time on April 25, striking targets in Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk more than 1,800 kilometers from Ukraine. Explosions and air defense activity were reported in both cities, with potential targets including defense-linked and industrial facilities. Related articles Ukraine Hits Critical Russian Oil Hub Near Samara, Massive Fire Erupts Latest news Apr 21, 2026 14:44 Ukrainian Strike Wipes Out Part of Russian Drone Plant, Hits Ship in Crimea Latest news Apr 24, 2026 14:01 Russian Oil Output Sees Biggest Drop Since COVID Following Ukrainian Drone Blitz Latest news Apr 21, 2026 17:12

united24media · 25 days ago

Ukraines land robots are revolutionising the shapeshifting war with Russia More than four years into Russias grinding war in Ukraine, Kyivs forces are driving up their use of land robots. The troops that use them and engineers that produce them tell Alex Croft that this is the future of war - and it has already arrived

independent · 25 days ago

Daily Update: Russia Loses 960 Troops, 76 Artillery Systems, Air Defense Unit in One Day Russian forces lost 960 troops over the past 24 hours, according to Ukraines General Staff on April 26, as fighting continued across multiple front-line sectors.According to the update, total Russian losses since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 have reached approximately 1,325,650 personnel.Alongside personnel losses, Russian forces also lost additional equipment during the same period. Ukrainian officials reported the destruction of five armored combat vehicles, 76 artillery systems, one air defense system, 2,229 operational-tactical drones, 30 cruise missiles, 160 vehicles and fuel tankers, and additional military equipment.Overall, Ukraine estimates that Russian forces have lost 11,892 tanks and more than 24,400 armored vehicles since the beginning of the invasion. According to the General Staff, combat intensity remains high across the battlefield.During the past 24 hours, Ukrainian and Russian forces engaged in 149 combat clashes, the report said. Russian forces also carried out missile and air strikes, launching 50 missiles and conducting dozens of air attacks using guided aerial bombs.The heaviest fighting was recorded on the Pokrovsk direction, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 34 assault attempts. Additional intense combat was reported on the Huliaipole direction with 18 attacks, as well as across the Kupiansk, Lyman, Kostiantynivka, and southern front sectors, including the Dnipro river area.Ukrainian forces also reported strikes on seven areas of Russian troop concentration, three drone command points, a command post, two artillery systems, and one multiple launch rocket system over the reporting period.Earlier, Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted coordinated strikes on Russian command posts, ammunition depots, and drone control centers across occupied territories and inside Russia. Targets included logistics hubs in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, command centers in Lysychansk and Kursk region, and drone control points near Huliaipole. Related articles Drones Strike Deep Into Russias Urals for First Time, Reaching 1,800 Km Latest news Apr 25, 2026 16:03 NATO Clears Fighter Jets to Engage Russian Drones Over Romania for the First Time Latest news Apr 25, 2026 13:26 Inside Ukraines Defense Reset—What Was Changed in Just Three Months Latest news Apr 24, 2026 15:30

united24media · 25 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: 10 killed and at least 67 injured in one of Moscows largest aerial strikes Dnipro hit in repeated waves, with fears that more victims could be trapped under rubble

independent · 25 days ago

Ukrainian action thriller billed as Saving Private Ryan for the drone age Killhouse is based on real-life story of civilian couple saved from battlefield by Ukrainian drone operatorsIt is being billed as Ukraines answer to Saving Private Ryan, updated for an age of drones.The war movie Killhouse is an action thriller which shows off the latest in battlefield technology. Released this week, it features cameos by figures well known in Ukraine, including the nations former military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. One missing person is Donald Trump. The film is conveniently set in 2024, when Washington and Kyiv were allies. Continue reading...

theguardian · 25 days ago

Russia launches 3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station from Kazakhstan (video)

news.yahoo.com · 25 days ago

Belgorod Governor Says Over 2.4K Civilians Injured in Ukrainian Strikes Since Invasion Vyacheslav Gladkov previously said that more than 300 Belgorod residents, including 23 children, had been killed in Ukrainian strikes since February 2022.

themoscowtimes · 9 months ago

Russian strikes pound Ukraine, Kyiv targets Moscow Russian strikes continue to pound Ukraine. Six people were killed by drones or artillery fire in the eastern region of Donetsk and in the southern regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, according to local authorities. A Russian glide bomb also hit a busy central bus station in Zaporizhzhia, injuring 20 people. Story by Carys Garland and Sophie Samaille.

france24 · 9 months ago

80 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki: what if an atomic bomb fell on Lithuania? With the world marking 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the threat of nuclear weapons remains a stark reality. Russias arsenal now includes missiles capable of unleashing blasts tens of times more powerful than those historic attacks. What would happen if one of these modern warheads struck a city like Vilnius?

lrt · 9 months ago

Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in as fighting rages ahead of a planned Trump-Putin summit A Russian official says a Ukrainian drone attack has killed one person and wounded two more in Russias Nizhny Novgorod region

independent · 9 months ago

Drone-on-drone warfare: Ukraine adapts its air defence strategy against Russian attacks This spring and early summer, Russia intensified its campaign of attacks on Ukrainian cities. In particular, the number of drones used increased exponentially – Russia has started mass production of variants of the Shahed drones originally provided by Iran. FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg, reports on one of the tactics used to counter the drone attacks: drone-on-drone warfare in the skies.

france24 · 9 months ago

FSB Accuses Ukraine of Using Elderly Russian Women as Suicide Bombers Several women were instructed to track the homes and vehicles of Russian servicemen and deliver bombs disguised as household items, the FSB said.

themoscowtimes · 9 months ago