An overnight drone attack in central and western Ukraine damaged energy facilities in the country, leading to rolling blackouts. Meanwhile, in the Russian town of Azov, a fire continued to burn at an oil depot after a drone attack.
Ukraine’s energy ministry reported equipment damage and called for police emergency services. The mayor of Lviv said a drone attack in the village of Malekhiv injured two people and caused significant property damage.
In Russia, the fire at the oil storage facility in Rostov continued to rage. A Ukrainian official claimed the attack was orchestrated by Ukraine’s Security Service to target Russian energy infrastructure.
Ukraine implemented hourly blackout schedules affecting industrial and household consumers, aiming to limit disruptions to afternoon hours. Critical infrastructure was assured to remain unaffected.
Notably, Ukrainian prosecutors accused Russian troops of beheading a Ukrainian service member in Donetsk. Additionally, a Ukrainian man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing information about Ukrainian troops to Russian forces.
Despite the ongoing conflicts, both countries continue their military operations. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.