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Ukrainian drones have struck the Russian Bashneft facility in Ufa, located around 1,400 kilometers from Ukraine, resulting in detonations and a fire, as reported by a source in Ukraine's Security Service.

This marks the latest SBU long-range attack in the region in the recent weeks. These operations demonstrate that there are no safe places in the distant backlines of the Russia.

Zelenskyy Appeals to US President to Mediate Ceasefire in the Conflict

President Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump to facilitate a truce in Ukraine during a phone call on the weekend.

"Provided that a war can be ended in one region, then certainly other wars can be ended as well, encompassing the Russian aggression," Zelenskyy stated, commending Trump's "exceptional" Middle East ceasefire plan and requesting the American leader to pressure the Russian government into discussions.

Moscow's Attacks Claim Casualties in Ukraine

Strikes by Russia on Ukraine resulted in the deaths of 5 individuals on the weekend and disrupted electricity to sections of the southern Odesa oblast, according to authorities in Ukraine.

A pair of individuals lost their lives within a place of worship in the town when it was targeted, per regional officials.

In Russia's frontier area of Belgorod, a vehicle operator was fatally wounded by a attack from Ukraine, according to regional authorities.

Energy Recovery Work in the Capital

Efforts proceeded on the weekend to recover electricity in Kyiv, after assaults.

Power had been returned to more than 800,000 citizens by Saturday and the major power firm stated the primary efforts to repair the grid was complete though some outages continued.

Air Defence Efforts and UAV Downings

Ukraine's defense forces intercepted or jammed fifty-four of 78 enemy drones sent against Ukraine in the dark hours, the military said on Saturday.

The Russian defence ministry said it intercepted 42 UAVs from Ukraine over Russian territory.

Cuban Government Denies Claims of Providing Forces to Ukraine

Cuba on Saturday rejected US claims it has provided soldiers to engage in the Ukraine war, while affirming Cuban authorities "are without accurate information about individuals" involved "independently" or "in the military forces of the conflicting parties".

The ministry in Havana announced 26 Cuban citizens had been sentenced to jail sentences ranging from five to 14 years for mercenary activity since September 2023 when reports circulated of Cuban nationals being dispatched to the frontlines in the conflict.

Surrender Initiative Project Reports Details on Cuban Enlistment

The surrender initiative, a Ukrainian government project that encourages adversaries to lay down arms, said in spring: "We reliably know the personal data of 1,028 Cuban nationals who entered into agreements with the Russian armed forces in 2023-2024."

The Cuban authorities stated of Cuban nationals who might be participating: "It is irrefutable that no individual has the encouragement, allegiance, or authorization of the government in Havana for their involvement."

Kin of Cuban nationals who left for the Russian Federation in 2023 reported to news outlets at the time that their family members had been deceptively recruited through promotions on digital networks.