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upi.comUkrainian Drones Strike Pipeline Station in Russia's Kirov Region
Ukrainian drones targeted the Lazarevo pipeline station overnight. The facility moves Siberian crude toward central Russia and the Baltic export terminal at Primorsk.
EuronewsRussia Launches Drone Strikes on Ukraine, Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Sites
Russian forces attacked Ukrainian regions with more than 200 drones overnight, killing one civilian and injuring others. Ukrainian units struck oil facilities in three Russian regions, and both sides disputed an incident at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant.
SemaforUkraine Launches Major Drone Strike on Moscow Region
Ukrainian drones struck targets near Moscow overnight, killing at least four people and wounding a dozen others. Russian air defenses intercepted hundreds of drones across multiple regions.
Los Angeles TimesUkraine Launches Large-Scale Drone Strikes on Russia, Killing at Least Four
Ukrainian drones struck targets near Moscow and in the Belgorod region overnight, killing at least four people and wounding 12 others. Russian air defenses reported shooting down hundreds of drones while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the operation justified.
fortune.comUkrainian Drones Strike Moscow Region, Killing Three
Ukrainian drones hit targets near Moscow overnight, killing three people and wounding others, Russian officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strikes a justified response to recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
The IndependentRussia Accused of Striking UN Aid Convoy in Kherson as Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Refinery
Russia has been accused of deliberately targeting a UN humanitarian convoy in Kherson with drone strikes that hit a clearly marked vehicle twice. A large fire broke out at an oil refinery in Ryazan after Ukrainian drone attacks. The developments come amid ongoing Russian missile…
khaama.comUkrainian Drones Strike Ryazan Oil Refinery, Four Reported Dead
A huge black cloud hung over Ryazan after one of Ukraine's largest drone strikes hit the city's oil refinery, apartment blocks and an industrial site. Four people were killed in the attack. @AJEnglish reported the strikes.
Al JazeeraUN Aid Convoy Struck Twice by Drones in Kherson, No Injuries Reported
A United Nations humanitarian convoy delivering aid to Kherson was struck despite prior coordination with both Ukrainian and Russian forces. No injuries occurred and the UN has declined to attribute the attack to either side. The incident was reported on 14 May 2026.
citizen.co.zaRussia Launches Daytime Drone Barrage Across Ukraine Killing at Least Six
Russia conducted a large-scale daytime drone attack across Ukraine that killed at least six people and struck critical infrastructure in western regions near NATO member states. The strikes occurred during daylight hours in multiple areas. Ukrainian officials reported the deaths…
indiatoday.intoday.inUkrainian Drone Attacks on Russia Resume After Victory Day Ceasefire Ends
Russian channels reported multiple Ukrainian attack drones heading toward targets in Russia on the night the Victory Day ceasefire concluded. The reports also indicated possible cruise missile launches. The ceasefire had been in place for the May 9 holiday commemorating the end o…
Al JazeeraRussia and Ukraine Exchange Strikes After Ceasefire Ends
Ukrainian officials reported at least one person killed and six injured as Russian drones struck a kindergarten and other civilian sites overnight. The strikes followed the end of a US-led truce observed from May 9 to 11. Ukraine responded with attacks on a Russian oil refinery a…
Le MondeRussian Drone Strikes Kyiv Residential Building
Russian forces launched dozens of drones at the Ukrainian capital hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire expired at midnight on May 12, 2026. Debris struck a 16-storey apartment building in Kyiv's Obolon district, while strikes damaged energy facilities, a kindergarten and homes i…
theyeshivaworld.comIDF Strikes 85 Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon as Both Sides Report Attacks and Casualties
The Israeli military conducted air and ground strikes on more than 85 Hezbollah infrastructure targets in the past 24 hours, including weapon storage facilities and an underground production site in the Beqaa Valley. Three IDF soldiers were wounded in two separate explosive drone…
khaama.comUkrainian Drones Strike Targets in Grozny Deep Inside Russia
Ukrainian drones targeted the Central Grozny Railway Station, Khankala Military Base and an FSB building in Znamenskoye on May 8. Khankala is one of Russia's largest military installations. Russian officials have threatened severe retaliation if Ukraine strikes sites connected to…
upi.comUkraine Strikes Three Russian Fuel Facilities
Ukrainian drones hit the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery, two other major fuel-producing facilities and an oil pumping station in Russia. The attacks add pressure on Russian refinery operations that fell to multi-year lows in April. Russian authorities have not issued a detailed public re…
BBC NewsRussia Holds Victory Day Parade
Russia has scaled back its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square, omitting all military hardware for the first time in nearly two decades and citing security risks from Ukrainian drones. The decision comes despite a two-day unilateral ceasefire declared by Moscow around the May…
Drones Strike Russian Border Guard Headquarters in Northern Crimea
Ukrainian attack drones hit and severely damaged a Russian FSB border guard headquarters in Northern Crimea overnight on or before May 6, 2026. The strike targeted the facility directly, according to reporting that attributed the operation to Ukrainian forces. @Osinttechnical rep…
al-monitor.comDrone Strike Damages Monitoring Equipment at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that a drone strike damaged meteorological monitoring equipment at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine. The plant, Europe's largest with six reactors, remains under Russian control since its seizure in 2022.…
Washington ExaminerUkrainian Drone Strikes Moscow Apartment Building
A Ukrainian drone hit a high-rise apartment building in Moscow, breaching the city's air defenses but causing no casualties. The incident prompted Russia to announce a unilateral ceasefire for its Victory Day parade, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed his own c…
jpost.comUAE Intercepts Iranian Drones and Missiles
The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones on May 4, 2026, marking the first such incident since a U.S.-Iran ceasefire began on April 8. Air defenses engaged threats across the country, with one drone hitting an oil facility in Fujairah. No casualt…
France 24Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Port and Tankers
Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and shadow fleet tankers in the Baltic and Black Seas on Sunday. Oil prices declined while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose modestly. Investor Jim Chanos noted that AI-related capital spending could boost S&P 5…
nypost.comUkraine Strikes Russian Oil Port in Primorsk and Tankers in Baltic and Black Seas
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and several tankers used for evading sanctions. Russian forces responded with drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian regions, causing casualties and damage. Both sides reported intercepting numerous drones overnight.
thehindu.comUkraine Conducts Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Port and Black Sea Tankers
Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Primorsk oil port on the Baltic Sea, causing a fire that was extinguished without an oil spill. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced strikes on two shadow fleet tankers near Novorossiysk, alleging they transported Russian oil in violation of sa…
japantimes.co.jpTwo Oil Tankers Hit by Ukrainian Drone Boats Near Russia's Novorossiysk Port
Ukrainian drone boats targeted two oil tankers awaiting loading at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The strikes occurred overnight, according to reports from independent sources. The incident highlights ongoing tensions involving Russia's oil fleet amid international sanc…
Los Angeles TimesTwo Killed in Russian Drone Strike on Minibus in Kherson
A Russian drone strike on a minibus in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed two people and wounded seven others, according to local officials. A second minibus was attacked hours later, injuring the driver. Russia claimed control of a village in Ukraine's Sumy region ami…
tass.comDrone Strike Causes Fire at Tuapse Marine Terminal
A Ukrainian drone strike on May 1, 2026, caused a fire at a marine terminal in Tuapse, Russia, marking the fourth such attack in a month. Over 100 firefighters are responding amid a state of emergency, following prior fires that led to evacuations and oil spills. Local authoritie…
koreatimes.co.krDrones Strike Russian Oil Facilities in Tuapse and Perm, Causing Fires
Ukrainian forces conducted a drone raid on the Black Sea city of Tuapse, hitting its oil export terminal and causing a fire. This marks the fourth attack on the port in one week, following strikes on facilities in Perm more than 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine. The attacks have led…
Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facility in Perm, Russia, for Second Time in 24 Hours
An oil facility in Perm, Russia, experienced a fireball after being struck by Ukrainian drones for the second time in 24 hours. The site is located 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine. Ukrainian leadership has stated intentions to continue conducting strikes deeper into Russian territo…
Ukrainian Drones Strike Tuapse Refinery Three Times, Causing Fires and Oil Spills
Ukrainian forces targeted Russia's Tuapse oil refinery with drone strikes on April 16, 20, and 28, 2026, leading to fires, oil spills into the Black Sea, and black rain affecting the area. Volunteers and authorities responded with cleanup efforts for beaches, rivers, and animals.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDrones Target Russian Oil Refinery and Export Terminal in Tuapse, Causing Fire
Ukrainian attack drones hit Russia's Tuapse oil refinery and Black Sea export terminal overnight, igniting the tank farm at the facility. The strikes mark a repeated targeting of the site, according to reports. Fires were visible at the Russian oil installation following the dron…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUkrainian Drone Strikes Reduce Russian Oil Shipments by 880,000 Barrels Daily
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure have led to a daily loss of approximately 880,000 barrels in oil shipments, according to Ukraine's Armed Forces. This reduction equates to about 13% of Russia's estimated daily exports of 6.6 million barrels. Russian officials…