The attack occurred near the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry. The ministry reported that despite the incident, the compressor station remained operational, with no injuries to personnel

The attack, carried out using FAB-500 bombs equipped with UMPK guidance kits, resulted in 13 fatalities and 63 injuries, according to the National Police of Ukraine and the State Emergency Service (SES)

Speaking to Ukraine’s "Channel 24," Grozev suggested that Moscow might agree to Ukraine’s membership if the United States withdraws military bases from Eastern Europe and eases economic sanctions on Russia

Blinken revealed that China warned Russia against nuclear escalation in Ukraine, playing a critical role in preventing catastrophe. He also hinted at China’s involvement in thwarting other nuclear plans, including a reported Russian scheme to launch a weapon into space

The situation remains fluid, with both Russian and Ukrainian forces controlling different sectors of the embattled village. Analysts suggest that Russia’s advantage in manpower may tilt the outcome of this confrontation in its favor

Azerbaijani MP Rasim Musabeyov, a member of the International Relations Committee, emphasized that Moscow must assume full responsibility for the incident, calling for legal accountability for those involved and compensation for victims’ families

“This is an absolutely barbaric attack on diplomatic institutions,” Tykhyi stated. “Targeting diplomatic missions crosses all red lines and violates international norms. With such actions, Russia has once again confirmed its status as a barbarian state”

Soon after, reports emerged on Russian social media of a fire at the Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery, speculated to be linked to the attack. Slyusar later confirmed the refinery fire was a direct result of the drone incident

The operation had been delayed overnight due to adverse weather conditions, but all 14 crew members aboard the Volgoneft 239 were brought to safety after a concerted effort by Russian emergency services

The majority of Russia's territorial gains were concentrated in the eastern region of Ukraine, particularly around the city of Pokrovsk, located in the Donetsk province. This area, which is a crucial rail and road hub, has seen heavy fighting as Russian troops have pushed closer to its center

The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, which is responsible for organizing repatriations, confirmed the return of the fallen soldiers' remains via social media. Of the 502 bodies, 397 were recovered from the eastern Donetsk region, where fighting has been most intense

The strikes targeted military sites in the southwestern Kursk region over the weekend, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, just days after the United States approved the use of these advanced weapons in Ukrainian operations within Russian borders

The attack, which struck multiple regions, caused damage to critical infrastructure and residential buildings, leaving communities reeling. According to Ukraine’s air force, the overnight assault involved 188 drones, primarily Shahed models, designed in Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine is escalating into a global confrontation, accusing the United States and Britain of enabling Ukraine to attack Russian territory using advanced Western weapons