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Ukrainian drones have targeted the Russian oil facility in the city of Ufa, situated approximately 1,400 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, resulting in blasts and a blaze, as reported by a source in the Ukrainian Security Service.

This marks the latest intelligence deep strike in Bashkortostan in the past month. These attacks demonstrate that there are no secure zones in the deep rear of the Russia.

Zelenskyy Appeals to US President to Facilitate Truce in the Conflict

The Ukrainian leader urged President Trump to mediate a ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict during a telephone conversation on Saturday.

"Provided that a hostilities can be halted in one region, then undoubtedly further hostilities can be stopped as well, covering the conflict with Russia," the President stated, praising Trump's "outstanding" Middle East peace initiative and calling for the President to pressure the Moscow into discussions.

Moscow's Assaults Take Casualties in the Country

Strikes by Russia on Ukrainian territory claimed the lives of 5 individuals on Saturday and cut power to parts of the south Odesa oblast, per Ukrainian officials.

Two people lost their lives in a religious building in Kostyantynivka when it was struck, as reported by municipal sources.

In the Russian adjacent territory of Belgorod, a lorry operator was killed by a drone assault, according to local officials.

Energy Recovery Efforts in Kyiv

Work continued on the weekend to repair energy infrastructure in Kyiv, after strikes by Moscow.

Power had been recovered to more than 800,000 inhabitants by the weekend and the largest power firm stated the key operations to restore power was concluded though partial blackouts persisted.

Anti-Aircraft Efforts and UAV Interceptions

Ukraine's anti-aircraft systems neutralized fifty-four of seventy-eight Russian drones launched targeting Ukraine overnight, the air force said on Saturday.

Russia's defense officials said it eliminated forty-two UAVs from Ukraine over Russian territory.

Cuba Refutes Accusations of Providing Soldiers to Ukraine

Cuba on Saturday denied American allegations it has provided troops to fight in the Ukraine war, while stating Cuban authorities "lack precise details about individuals" involved "independently" or "within the troops of either party".

The ministry in the capital announced twenty-six nationals had been sentenced to incarceration varying between five to 14 years for mercenary involvement since September 2023 when news spread of Cuban nationals being sent to the front in Ukraine.

I Want to Live Initiative Discloses Information on Cuban National Recruitment

The surrender initiative, a official Kyiv project that encourages opposing fighters to give up, stated in spring: "We reliably know the identities and information of 1,028 Cuban nationals who entered into agreements with the Moscow's troops in 2023-2024."

The government in Havana said of Cubans who might be involved: "Undeniably that not a single one has the backing, commitment, or authorization of the Cuban state for their involvement."

Family members of Cuban nationals who left for the Russian Federation in 2023 informed news outlets at the time that their loved ones had been deceptively recruited through ads on social media.