Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

Russia announces dozens of Ukrainian drones downed over St Petersburg

Russian authorities claimed to have shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones over Saint Petersburg on July 4, though an oil terminal was hit and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the Kronstadt naval base was struck.

Zelenskyy visits Odesa Oblast, discusses reinforcing air defences with more helicopters – video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Odesa Oblast on 4 July and discussed security issues in the southern region.

By Tetyana Oliynyk

St. Petersburg oil terminal hit as Ukraine presses long-range drone campaign

A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv pressed on with the bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure.

Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal

Leo drew the ire of Donald Trump last year after calling the U.S. president's hardline anti-immigration policies inhumane.

Zelensky denies Russia captured key Ukraine city, challenges Putin to meet him there

Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it has been captured. Russia’s military ignored Zelensky’s assertions, said it was mopping up remaining pockets of resistance and offered to exchange the remains of dead servicemen. Russian military commanders told President ‌Vladimir Putin on Friday that Moscow’s forces had taken control of Kostiantynivka, a targ...

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Ukraine strikes oil terminals near St. Petersburg in Russia

The long-range strikes are the latest salvo in Ukraine’s expanding campaign to inflict economic damage on Russia and hinder its war machine.

Zelensky denies Russian capture of key eastern city

Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President ​Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it has been captured. Russia's military told President ​Vladimir Putin ‌on Friday that its forces had taken ⁠control of Kostiantynivka, a target that Moscow has long sought in its advance ‌through the Donetsk region.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of key Ukrainian city as Putin vows more strikes

Kyiv denies Kostiantynivka has fallen

By Vishwam Sankaran

Russian Defence Ministry Says Ukraine's Attacks "Will Not Go Unanswered"

Russia's defence ministry has issued a statement vowing to not let Ukrainian attacks go unanswered.

Zelensky denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka

Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it has been captured. Russia’s military told President Vladimir Putin on Friday that its forces had taken control of Kostiantynivka, a target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region. “Of course, that is not true. It is just another Russian lie, an attempt to generate some kind of a ne...

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St Petersburg region port, oil terminal hit in major Ukrainian drone attack

Russia’s second city of St Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region came under a large Ukrainian drone attack overnight on Saturday, with a local port and oil infrastructure struck, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said. St Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov said the city of 6 million had been subjected to a “large-scale” drone attack, with the […]

Zelensky Denies Russian Capture of Key Eastern City Kostiantynivka

Russia's military told Putin that its forces had taken control of the city, a strategic target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region.

Zelensky denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka

Russia told Putin its forces captured Kostiantynivka, advancing its long-running offensive in Donetsk

By Reuters

Ukraine brings war to St. Petersburg with strike on oil terminal

A Ukrainian drone strike hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv intensified its campaign against Russia's energy infrastructure. T...

Ukraine urgently needs Patriot missiles and tougher sanctions on Russia, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine urgently needs additional interceptor missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, as well as stronger sanctions against Russia to force it to end the war.

Putin’s future becomes a high-stakes gamble: $400,000 bet he will be ousted by the end of 2026 – Forbes predicts downfall within three years

Mystery surrounds a Polymarket bettor who defied the odds by wagering on the Russian president's downfall. Forbes has outlined two scenarios that could bring about Putin's political end, drawing comparisons with Nicolae Ceaușescu The post Putin’s future becomes a high-stakes gamble: $400,000 bet he will be ousted by the end of 2026 – Forbes predicts downfall within three years appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Ukraine drone strikes prompt Finnish airspace restrictions

Finland temporarily restricted air and maritime traffic over the eastern Gulf of Finland on Saturday morning after Ukrainian drone attacks targeted sites near St Petersburg, prompting the Finnish Defence Forces to increase air surveillance along the country's south-eastern coast. The restrictions were introduced shortly after 5am and remained in place for about four hours before being lifted at 9.18am.