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Ukraine's drones have hit Russia's Bashneft refinery in Ufa, situated approximately 1,400 km from the Ukrainian border, resulting in blasts and a blaze, as reported by a source in the Ukrainian Security Service.

This represents the third intelligence deep strike in the region in the recent weeks. These attacks demonstrate that there are no protected areas in the far hinterland of the Russia.

Zelenskyy Calls On US President to Broker Truce in the Conflict

The Ukrainian leader appealed to the US President to broker peace in the Ukrainian conflict over a telephone conversation on the weekend.

"When a hostilities can be ended in a particular zone, then undoubtedly additional conflicts can be ended as well, including the Russian war," Zelenskyy stated, hailing Trump's "remarkable" Middle East ceasefire plan and calling for the President to pressure the Kremlin into discussions.

Russian Assaults Claim Casualties in Ukraine

Moscow's assaults on Ukraine claimed the lives of 5 individuals on the weekend and caused blackouts to sections of the southern Odesa oblast, per local sources.

Two people were killed inside a church in the town when it was hit, per local authorities.

In the Russian frontier area of the Belgorod region, a lorry operator was lost his life by a Ukrainian strike, as stated by local officials.

Energy Restoration Work in the Capital

Work carried on on Saturday to recover electricity in Kyiv, after assaults.

Power had been recovered to more than 800,000 residents by the weekend and the biggest power firm said the primary operations to restore power was complete though certain disruptions remained.

Air Defence Actions and UAV Interceptions

Ukraine's air defences intercepted or jammed fifty-four of 78 total Russian drones launched towards the country during the night, the aerial defense command announced on Saturday.

The Russian defense officials claimed it eliminated 42 drones over Russian territory.

Cuban Government Rejects Accusations of Sending Troops to Ukraine

Havana on the weekend rejected US claims it has deployed military personnel to fight in the conflict in Ukraine, while affirming Cuban authorities "lack accurate information about citizens of Cuba" involved "on their own" or "within the troops of either party".

The government department in the capital stated 26 Cuban citizens had been convicted to prison terms ranging from five to 14 years for participating as mercenaries since September 2023 when reports circulated of individuals being dispatched to the frontlines in Ukraine.

I Want to Live Initiative Discloses Information on Cuban Enlistment

The surrender initiative, a official Kyiv project that encourages adversaries to surrender, reported in May: "We reliably know the names and personal details of one thousand and twenty-eight Cuban nationals who enlisted with the Russian military in the past two years."

The Cuban foreign ministry stated of Cuban nationals who might be engaged: "There is no doubt that no individual possesses the support, commitment, or approval of the Cuban authorities for their activities."

Kin of individuals who traveled to Russia in 2023 informed news outlets at the time that their loved ones had been tricked into joining through promotions on digital networks.