Amid fresh attacks by Russia, Ukraine successfully neutralized a threatening marine drone deployed by Vladimir Putin in the Black Sea. The destruction of Putin’s floating bomb was captured in a dramatic explosion.
Multiple regions in Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia, experienced intense Russian bombardments, leading to significant damages. The Ukrainian navy took decisive action to safeguard civilian shipping from the Russian drone threat.
In the midst of escalating tensions, Moscow continued its military operations despite US President Trump’s refusal to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine for use against Russia. Trump’s decision to block the missile transfer, following discussions with Putin and Zelensky, added complexity to the ongoing conflict.
The recent Russian aggression resulted in a fire at a food warehouse in Poltava and significant destruction in residential areas in Zaporizhzhia. Trump emphasized the urgent need to halt the hostilities and called for both sides to reach a ceasefire to prevent further bloodshed.
While Trump expressed optimism about Putin’s intentions to end the war, doubts remained as Russia persisted in its assaults on Ukraine. Zelensky echoed Trump’s call for a cessation of hostilities, emphasizing Ukraine’s stance as a defensive measure in the conflict.
In a separate incident, a mysterious explosion at a military-related plant in Russia’s Sterlitamak claimed lives and raised concerns about possible sabotage. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion, which dealt a significant blow to Russia’s military capabilities.
The conflict escalated further with a drone strike on a Russian power substation in the Ulyanovsk region, leading to chaos in the power grid. Additionally, the resort city of Sochi faced continued threats from drones, prompting authorities to issue warnings and evacuate residents to safety.
Despite these developments, the night witnessed relatively fewer Ukrainian strikes on Russia compared to previous weeks. Notably, a drone attack on a Russian oil depot in Crimea exacerbated fuel shortages on the peninsula, underscoring the widespread impact of the ongoing conflict.