On the concluding day of Russia’s presidential elections, Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks within Russian borders. These attacks led to the deaths of at least two individuals, with additional casualties reported from cross-border shelling and a drone-induced refinery fire. Local Russian officials and the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the incidents and casualties.
In the Krasnodar region, a drone strike on a refinery ignited a fire, which was later extinguished. The Russian Defense Ministry reported the interception of 35 Ukrainian drones, including those aimed at the Moscow region and other strategic locations far from the Ukrainian border. These operations mark some of Ukraine’s farthest-reaching attacks.
The Belgorod region reportedly experienced shelling that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl and injuries to her father. A subsequent assault claimed another life and injured 11 more, as stated by Russian Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a Security Council meeting, described the Ukrainian drone raids as attempts to disrupt Russia’s presidential election and instill fear among its citizens. He assured that such actions would not go unpunished.
The Ukrainian military reported downing 14 Russian drones over the Odesa region, following a missile attack by Russia that resulted in significant casualties.
The Freedom of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps, groups comprising Russians fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, claimed control of the Russian village of Gorkovskiy in the Belgorod region and captured Russian soldiers.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), along with the Special Operations Forces and the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, claimed responsibility for the drone attack on the Slavyansk-on-Kuban oil refinery. This operation is part of a series of targeted efforts to disrupt Russian logistics and supply lines.
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