Ukraine Repels Russian Advances as Drone Strikes Hit Key Russian Oil Facilities

Ukraine's counterattacks reclaim territory, while drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure disrupt operations and intensify geopolitical tensions.

Ukrainian forces reclaimed the village of Pishchane near Pokrovsk, halting Russian advances in the Donetsk region after heavy clashes.
Ukraine's drone strikes targeted Russia's Ilsky oil refinery and Kropotkinskaya pumping station, causing significant damage and disrupting operations critical to Russia's war effort.
Russia launched 147 drones in overnight attacks on Ukraine; Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 83, while 59 failed to reach their targets.
Upcoming peace talks between the U.S. and Russia in Saudi Arabia face criticism from Ukraine and European allies for excluding Kyiv from the process.
At least 100,000 residents in Mykolaiv remain without heating after Russian drone strikes damaged critical infrastructure, worsening humanitarian conditions.