Drone attacks in Russia's Rostov and Saratov regions caused fires at key oil storage and refining facilities, raising concerns over energy infrastructure security amid conflict.
The death toll from the May 22 strike on Starobelsk educational facilities rose to 21, with competing narratives over military use of the buildings complicating conflict assessments.
A drone struck a residential building in western Moscow, damaging property but causing no injuries, highlighting urban security vulnerabilities and potential economic impacts.
Russia’s 2026 Victory Day parade will exclude military vehicles for the first time since 2008, reflecting heightened security concerns amid Ukrainian counterattacks on Russian infrastructure.
Moscow court restricts actions of two men accused of manipulating stock prices via Telegram channels, linked to illicit profits over 28 million rubles on the Moscow Exchange.
Ukrainian drone strikes in April set fires at Russian oil depots in Krasnodar and Sevastopol, raising concerns over energy infrastructure security and regional economic impacts.