Ukraine drones strike Russian oil facility, as Kyiv and Moscow trade blows
Ukraine has conducted drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, notably targeting a port in Taganrog. The attacks resulted in a fire at the port and injuries to civilians, while Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted multiple drones. In retaliation, Russia launched a significant drone and missile attack on Ukraine, leaving thousands without power in Zaporizhzhia.
- ▪Ukraine launched coordinated drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure across multiple regions.
- ▪The most significant strike hit Taganrog, where a tanker and fuel tank caught fire, injuring two civilians.
- ▪Russia responded with drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, causing extensive damage and power outages.
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News|Russia-Ukraine warUkraine drones strike Russian oil facility, as Kyiv and Moscow trade blowsStrikes have seen 13,000 residents without power in Zaporizhzhia as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA Ukraine-made P1-Sun drone is operated by servicemen of the 116th Mechanised Brigade to intercept Russian 'Shahed' type, and other strike or reconnaissance drones [FILE: Yevhen Titov/ EPA]By ReutersPublished On 30 May 202630 May 2026Ukraine has launched coordinated drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure across multiple regions overnight.The most significant strike hit Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, where a major port fire broke out after drones…
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