Long-range drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck a critically important hub for transporting Russian oil overnight – the main Kaleikino Oil Pumping Station near Almetyevsk, in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan.

Drones struck several sites in Russia overnight, including a major oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai, causing a large-scale fire and forcing temporary airport closures.

Ukrainian drones strike 'critical' Druzhba oil pipeline hub in Russia's Tatarstan, SBU source confirms ・Ukraine strikes logistics warehouse, ammunition depot, other military targets in Russian-occupied territories,

Russia is using makeshift defenses to protect energy infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks, but the latest attack suggests they don't always work.

The United Kingdom announced it has made a deal with four NATO allies to launch an initiative that would see the five nations manufacture low-cost drones to protect Europe.

Ukrainian forces exploit Russian communication disruptions to mount successful counteroffensive east of Zaporizhzhia, pushing back enemy advances.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years ago launched Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II, causing immense suffering for civilians and harrowing ordeals for soldiers while rewriting the post-Cold War security order.