Unbiased AI-powered news
Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani on 28 June 2026, with debris causing a fire that killed one person and wounded another. President Vladimir Putin said Russia faces a difficult period but will meet social obligations. A second refinery in Yaroslavl was also struck that night.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani in Russia's Krasnodar region on the night of 28 June 2026. Debris from the downed drones started a fire at the site, according to local authorities. One person was killed by falling debris in the town, and one person was wounded in a nearby village.
The refinery processes close to 4 million tons of crude per year and supplies fuel oil, naphtha and marine fuel for export through Black Sea ports. A second refinery in the Yaroslavl region was struck the same night. Roads between Moscow and Yaroslavl were temporarily closed, and Yaroslavl airport along with other airports in southern and western Russia were briefly shut.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its forces shot down 213 Ukrainian drones over Russia, occupied Crimea and the Black and Azov seas. Ukrainian forces said Russia launched 142 long-range strike drones and eight missiles at Ukraine, of which they intercepted 125 drones and seven missiles. A Russian aerial bomb killed two people and injured 16 others, including two children, in Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed one person and injured another in Russia's Belgorod region. President Vladimir Putin stated on 28 June 2026 that Russia is going through a difficult period but will honor all social obligations and implement strategically important domestic programs. He said the country would continue building housing and roads, creating jobs and supporting businesses.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Moscow was reviewing fuel export agreements to protect domestic supplies. In the Irkutsk region, drivers at state-run Rosneft stations are limited to 13 gallons of fuel per vehicle per day. Private networks in the Irkutsk and Tomsk regions have also restricted sales due to supply disruptions.
upi.comPresident Trump announced Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to serve as permanent U.S. Secretary of Labor. Sonderling has held the acting position since April after the prior secretary resigned.
winnipegfreepress.comPrime Minister Mark Carney announced the nomination last week. Joyal appeared before parliamentarians on Monday to discuss his 28-year judicial career and views on the rule of law.
Nbc NewsThe Colorado Supreme Court on Monday struck down three proposed ballot initiatives that would have paused the state's independent redistricting commission and created a new congressional map for the 2028 and 2030 elections. The rulings block Democratic efforts to gain additional…