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Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia's Krasnodar after drone attack
Is the war entering a new phase? Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia's Krasnodar after drone attack Share Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia's Krasnodar after drone attack on social media A fire broke out at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region following a drone attack, local authorities have said, while two employees at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were injured in another Ukrainian drone attack. At least two people were killed, and two others were injured, due to falling drone debris at the Afipsky railway station, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said on Tuesday. Russian-installed management did not provide details on any damage caused by the attack. Ukraine has been targeting Russia's oil refineries and other infrastructure, attempting to undermine Moscow's war efforts and reduce financial revenue.
Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes Warehouses belonging to Russia's second-largest online retailer have been hit by a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes. Ozon said its logistics facilities in the southern regions of Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol and Adygea were on fire and several people had been injured following overnight strikes. Ukraine has for weeks struck sites belonging to Wildberries, the country's biggest online retailer, describing the firm as a legitimate target because it supplied components to the military, which Moscow denies. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Ukraine had opened Pandora's box by striking economic targets and that Russia would hit back at Kyiv's most sensitive economic sectors. Russia has targeted Ukraine's civilian infrastructure since launching its full-scale invasion in 2022, and recent Russian attacks have hit Ukrainian warehouses and cargo terminals. Both Russia and Ukraine deny deliberately targeting civilians.
Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities
Is the war entering a new phase? Russia and Ukraine have traded deadly overnight drone attacks, killing three people in Ukraine's southern port city of Kherson and Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, according to regional officials. A Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiysk overnight Tuesday into Wednesday killed a child, injured another child and woman, and damaged dozens of buildings, including homes, reported mayor Andrei Kravchenko. "Novorossiysk endured a horrific night," Kravchenko wrote in a post on Telegram. In the broader Krasnodar region, where Novorossiysk is located, eight people were injured, according to the regional governor, Veniamin Kondratyev.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian online retailer Wildberries, media and governor say
Ukrainian drones have hit warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer again, injuring 10 people, according to Russian media and the region's governor. Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in Krasnodar and Stavropol were struck during overnight strikes, forcing workers to be evacuated, the company's owner said. It is the second time Ukraine has attacked the firm's facilities in four days, with warehouses in Tambov and Elektrostal hit on Saturday, killing eight and injuring 62. Kyiv has claimed the warehouses have been used to supply components to make Russia's drones and navigation equipment. Wildberries owner Tatyana Kim said on Telegram that there are no words to describe all the feelings and emotions caused by the attacks on ordinary people, on our employees, on us, who are simply doing our jobs. But these situations demonstrate the most important thing: we must continue to do what we do for the benefit of people.
Ukrainian attack on Crimea kills five, Russian officials say
Is the war entering a new phase? At least five people have been killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russia and the Crimean peninsula as Kyiv steps up strikes, according to the Russian-appointed governor in the annexed region. Crimea Governor Sergey Aksyonov said two people, including a child, were killed and two others wounded following "overnight enemy attacks" into Thursday. Russia's defence ministry said 269 Ukrainian drones were downed over Russia and Crimea overnight. The head of the Krasnoarmeysk district in Krasnodar Krai said debris from a drone strike triggered an oil depot fire.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,433
Could Ukraine hold a presidential election right now? Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund war? How can Ukraine rebuild China ties? 'Ukraine is running out of men, money and time' At least two people were injured after Russian forces launched a drone and missile attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. The attack also damaged apartment buildings, a school, and a kindergarten, he added.
US, Russia envoys meet in Davos as Ukraine reconstruction plan postponed
Could Ukraine hold a presidential election right now? Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund war? How can Ukraine rebuild China ties? 'Ukraine is running out of men, money and time' Envoys for United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, amid reports that the signing of a $800bn "prosperity plan" was postponed due to tensions over Greenland . Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday said Moscow would not comment on talks in Davos, but stressed the importance for Russia of receiving information on discussions between the US, European leaders and Ukraine.
US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough
US and Ukrainian envoys say productive and constructive talks have taken place in Miami, but there still appears to be no major breakthrough in efforts to end Ukraine's war with Russia. Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a joint statement with the top Ukrainian negotiator, Rustem Umerov, after three days of meetings with European allies. The pair said the meeting focused on aligning positions on a 20-point plan, a multilateral security guarantee framework, a US Security guarantee framework for Ukraine and an economic & prosperity plan. Separate talks have been taking place in Miami between the US and the Russian envoy, Kirill Dmitriev. Our shared priority is to stop the killing, ensure guaranteed security, and create conditions for Ukraine's recovery, stability, and long-term prosperity, Witkoff and Umerov said in a statement.