Heads up fam, the Russia-Ukraine front just got busier! 🔥 Here's the lowdown on the latest moves this week, from drone drama to power outages and hypersonic show-offs.
Putin’s Pad Under Fire? Russia’s defense ministry released video of a downed drone it says Ukraine launched at President Vladimir Putin’s residence in northwest Russia this week. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas slammed Russia’s claim as a “deliberate distraction.”
Drone Swarm Over Moscow & Crimea Ukrainian forces reportedly sent a series of drones targeting Moscow, parts of western Russia and Crimea, keeping pressure on multiple fronts.
Odesa Blackout Russia’s overnight air raid on the southern Odesa region left over 170,000 consumers without power. ⚡️ Local crews are rushing to restore electricity.
Northeast Push & Buffer Zone Russia’s top general, Valery Gerasimov, said forces are advancing in northeastern Ukraine. President Putin has ordered expansion of what Moscow calls a “buffer zone” there in 2026.
Fire at Tuapse Refinery A Ukrainian drone strike injured two workers and sparked a fire at the Tuapse oil refinery in Krasnodar region. The blaze was quickly contained.
Hypersonic Hype in Belarus Russia released footage of deploying its nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile system in ally Belarus. Hypersonic missiles travel at over Mach 5, making them hard to intercept.
US Troops on the Table? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is in talks with Washington about a possible US troop presence as part of security guarantees.
Germany’s €10M Deal Germany dropped its probe into Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov over alleged EU sanctions violations in exchange for a €10 million settlement.
With tensions rising on the ground and in global halls of power, stay tuned for more updates! ✌️
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Russia doubles down on Putin residence claim, Ukraine targets Moscow
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