Rostov region

Ukraine's drone strike damaged a Russian tanker in the Sea of Azov, causing a fire that was later contained. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new military unit targeting Russian fuel supplies, following recent drone attacks on oil facilities in Russia that prompted Moscow to halt diesel exports.

Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran Oil Refinery in the Samara region and a tanker in the Don-Azov Canal, causing fires. Preliminary reports suggest FP-1 drones damaged the ELOU-AVT-5 unit at the refinery, and Rostov region Governor Yuri Slyusar confirmed a drone strike on an empty tanker, with air defenses downing over 20 drones.

Russian attacks killed three people across Ukraine on July 8, 2026, including one in Kyiv where strikes occurred for the second consecutive night. The attacks involved 169 long-range drones and seven missiles, with Ukraine’s air defenses intercepting most. Russian officials claimed targeting arms facilities in Kyiv, while Ukrainian regions like Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia reported casualties and damage.

Ukraine targeted Moscow's oil refinery in a drone strike wave, wounding at least 17 people. President Zelensky stated Kyiv also struck targets in Russia's Rostov region and occupied Ukrainian territories.

Ukrainian drones struck targets in Moscow, including an oil refinery, prompting airport closures and causing fires. Russian officials confirmed the attacks, which also affected a shopping center and residential buildings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strikes as retaliation for Russian attacks on Kyiv and called for diplomatic negotiations.

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian strikes on Moscow’s main oil refinery and targets in Russia’s Rostov region and occupied Ukrainian territories, calling for Russia to take diplomatic steps to end the war following Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.

Ukrainian drones struck Moscow's Oil Refinery for the second time in a week, causing multiple fires at a facility supplying 40% of the city's fuel. Russian officials reported intercepting 137 drones during a three-hour attack, with some reaching key targets, while fires also occurred at shopping centers and an oil depot in Rostov region.

Ukraine launched strikes on Russian energy sites, causing fires in Rostov and Saratov regions. Russia claimed a Ukrainian drone hit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, but Ukraine denied the attack, while the International Atomic Energy Agency called for verification of the damage.

Ukraine launched strikes on Russian energy sites in Rostov and Saratov regions, causing fires and infrastructure damage. Ukraine denied Russian claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which Russia occupies, while the International Atomic Energy Agency expressed concern over the incident.

Ukraine struck Russian energy sites in Rostov and Saratov regions, causing fires and evacuations, while denying Russian claims of targeting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Russia accused Ukraine of a 'deliberate' drone attack on the plant, which Ukraine rejected as propaganda. The IAEA expressed concern over the incident.

Ukrainian drone strikes caused fires at Russian oil facilities in Rostov and Krasnodar regions, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighting the attacks as part of Ukraine's efforts to target Russian infrastructure. A Russian drone attack in Romania injured two, raising concerns about the war's potential to spread beyond Ukraine.

The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian Tu-142 aircraft and an Iskander missile system at a military airfield in Taganrog, Rostov region. The operation was confirmed by USF Commander Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi, who attributed the strike to long-range drones operated by the 1st Separate Center of Unmanned Systems.

Ukrainian long-range strike drones attacked Russian fuel and logistics infrastructure, targeting an oil depot in Armavir, Krasnodar Krai, and port facilities in Taganrog, Rostov region. The attacks caused fires at a commercial tanker ship, administrative facility, and fuel reservoir.