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Ukraine's drones have struck the Russian oil processing plant in the city of Ufa, situated some 1,400 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, causing detonations and a blaze, according to a source in the Ukrainian Security Service.

This constitutes the latest intelligence far-reaching assault in Bashkortostan in the last month. Such operations illustrate that there are no secure zones in the far hinterland of the Russia.

Zelenskyy Appeals to US President to Facilitate Peace in Ukraine

President Zelenskyy urged the US President to mediate a ceasefire in Ukraine over a telephone conversation on the weekend.

"When a conflict can be stopped in a particular zone, then surely further hostilities can be ended as well, including the Russian war," the President remarked, hailing Trump's "remarkable" Middle East ceasefire plan and requesting the President to pressure the Moscow into negotiations.

Moscow's Attacks Kill Casualties in the Country

Strikes by Russia on Ukrainian territory claimed the lives of several civilians on the weekend and cut power to sections of the south Odesa region, as stated by authorities in Ukraine.

Two people died inside a church in Kostyantynivka when it was hit, per regional officials.

In Russia's frontier area of the Belgorod region, a lorry operator was lost his life by a Ukrainian strike, per municipal sources.

Power Recovery Work in Kyiv

Efforts proceeded on the weekend to recover electricity in the Ukrainian capital, after strikes by Moscow.

Energy had been returned to over 800,000 inhabitants by Saturday and the major power firm stated the key work to restore power was concluded though partial blackouts continued.

Air Defence Actions and Drone Jamming

The Ukrainian air defences neutralized 54 out of seventy-eight UAVs from Russia launched targeting Ukraine overnight, the military announced on Saturday.

The Russian military authorities said it shot down 42 drones over its own soil.

Cuba Denies Allegations of Deploying Troops to Ukraine

Cuba on Saturday refuted American allegations it has sent troops to fight in the conflict in Ukraine, while affirming the government "are without accurate data about Cuban nationals" participating "independently" or "in the military forces of either party".

The ministry in the capital stated twenty-six Cubans had been convicted to prison terms from five to 14 years for mercenary involvement since September 2023 when reports emerged of Cubans being dispatched to the frontlines in Ukraine.

Surrender Initiative Project Reports Details on Cuban Enlistment

I Want to Live, a official Kyiv project that urges opposing fighters to surrender, stated in spring: "We reliably know the personal data of 1,028 Cuban nationals who entered into agreements with the Russian armed forces in recently."

The Cuban foreign ministry commented of Cubans who might be participating: "It is irrefutable that no individual have the backing, dedication, or approval of the Cuban state for their actions."

Kin of individuals who traveled to Russia in the year informed international media at the time that their family members had been deceptively recruited through promotions on social media.