Last night, Ukrainian drones once again targeted sites inside Russia, including the Volgograd oil refinery, which caught fire due to drone debris causing petroleum leaks. Similar incidents occurred at the Uncha oil pumping station in the Bryansk region, leading to significant damage and fires.
In Belgorod, drone strikes led to fires in different parts of the city, and in Rostov, Russian electronic warfare forced a drone to crash into a residential building. These attacks come as Ukraine intensifies its operations ahead of a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin tomorrow.
Sources indicate the main focus of the talks will be establishing a ceasefire. Donald Trump has stated that issues of Ukrainian territory will be discussed only with Volodymyr Zelensky's approval, and the US will not support any territorial divisions at this stage. Meanwhile, US political and public support for Ukraine remains strong.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently met German Chancellor Scholz and Trump in Germany to coordinate positions. Security guarantees for Ukraine are reportedly under discussion, but any commitments may be offered outside of NATO frameworks.
On the front lines, fighting continues, with the situation most difficult near the Pokrovsk-Dobropillya direction, where Russian forces have made advances. Ukraine’s defense relies on increased drone deliveries and the support of volunteer organizations.
The Ukrainian military emphasizes an urgent need for a large-scale army reform to maintain defense capabilities. Defense forces continue to call for support and donations to supply the front lines with modern combat equipment.
