Ukrainian forces reportedly struck Ust-Luga again, damaging port infrastructure and disrupting airspace around St. Petersburg as border regions monitor drone activity.

Moscow condemned the drone attacks on the Baltic oil terminal at Ust-Luga, the fifth such strike in ten days, underscoring ongoing pressure on Russia’s oil export infrastructure.

Russia claimed to have shot down 42 Ukrainian drones overnight, mostly over Rostov and adjacent regions, with authorities reporting limited damage and no casualties.

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EU external relations chief suggested reviving the plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund further EU aid to Ukraine if Hungary blocks funding, while other proposals remain part of the debate.

Defense Ministry did not disclose the reasons behind the flight that led to the incident.

A special commission has begun investigating the disaster, examining the aircraft’s technical condition, flight recorder data, and crew actions.

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An article path on Welt.de is referenced regarding the incident involving a Russian military aircraft on the Crimean peninsula.

A German court convicted a captain linked to the Russian shadow fleet for sanctions-evasion, signaling international legal actions against opaque Russian-controlled shipping.

Russian blogs and agencies reported insider claims, with some information contested by official channels.

EU foreign ministers visited Butscha to mark the four-year anniversary of mass killings and discuss Ukraine support, highlighting accountability efforts.