Russian forces continue attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure, most recently targeting Odesa with drones, which led to partial power outages in the city. In response, Ukrainian drones operated by the SBU and Special Operations Forces launched a strike on energy facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea.
The attacks damaged a substation near Simferopol and set an oil depot in Feodosia on fire. These events have worsened the ongoing fuel crisis in Crimea and Russia, with the Russian government cancelling diesel excise taxes and granting additional benefits to fuel producers—measures that have so far failed to resolve the situation.
Meanwhile, Russian state media focus on threats of "escalation" should the US deliver Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, with American presidential consultations ongoing. Russian officials warn of serious consequences, while former US president Trump has had two consecutive calls with Ukraine's President Zelensky, though details remain undisclosed.
The article also highlights the controversy around Odesa mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, who repeatedly denies holding Russian citizenship despite journalistic investigations and court documents suggesting otherwise. Trukhanov faces criminal charges for organizing a criminal group and grand-scale embezzlement, and there are reports that he may be stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship.
The piece further underscores public efforts to support Ukraine’s military—thanks to crowdfunding, new FPV drones are being supplied to frontline units. Citizens are encouraged to continue their donations to bolster Ukraine’s defense.
