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Romania confirms Russian Shahed-type drone behind earlier strike on residential building
"The evidence identified at the scene is structurally and functionally identical to those recovered... in previous incidents involving Geran-2 type unmanned aerial vehicles," the country's Defense Ministry said.
Ukrainian military strikes 'key logistics hubs' in occupied Donetsk Oblast
"The strike locations are situated at the junctions of major railway lines and road networks. In other words, the attacks targeted key logistics hubs where the enemy had been concentrating personnel and resources for further offensive operations," the 413th Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces said.
Ukraine war latest: Russian brigade that committed war crimes in Bucha hit by Ukrainian drone strike, military says
Key developments on May 30-31: * Russian brigade that committed war crimes in Bucha hit by Ukrainian drone strike, military says * Ukraine reportedly strikes oil infrastructure, tanker in western Russia, occupied Crimea * Key Russian oil pipeline node hit in massive Ukrainian drone barrage * Ukrainian drones control airspace over Russian logistic routes in occupied Luhansk Oblast, 3rd Army Corps says Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck the training grounds and military camps of
Ukrainian drones control airspace over Russian logistic routes in occupied Luhansk Oblast, 3rd Army Corps says
"Luhansk, Starobilsk, Alchevsk, Brianka, and Kadiivka are now under the control of the Third Army Corps' unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)," Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi said.
News from occupied Ukraine: Fuel rationing in Crimea, Storm Shadows 'destroy' Russian targets in Luhansk Oblast
This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the ever-tightening control of information imposed by the Kremlin. Key news as of May 31: * Crimea introduces fuel rationing amid supply crisis caused by Ukrainian strikes * IAEA reports communications blackout at occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant * Human Rights Watch condemns Russia's unlawful property seizures in occupied Ukraine * Ukraine is usin
Lukashenko says Belarus has 'major' target in Ukraine in its sights
Alexander Lukashenko also downplayed the capabilities of Ukrainian troops stationed along the Belarusian border, describing them as "cannon fodder."
About Oryol Oblast
Oryol Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, approximately 360 kilometers (224 miles) south of Moscow. Oryol Oblast covers 24,700 square kilometers (9,500 square miles) and has a population of around 730,000. Its administrative center is Oryol city. Ukrainian forces have conducted drone strikes on fuel depots and military facilities in Oryol Oblast since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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