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Two power substations catch fire in western occupied Crimea in probable overnight strike

Euromaidan Press

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July 2, 2026

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Two power substations catch fire in western occupied Crimea in probable overnight strike

Fires broke out at the Donuzlav 220 kV and Mityaevo substations in Saky district after a probable strike, Krymsky Veter reported, citing satellite imagery.

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Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ukrainian forces hit five power substations in Crimea in a day

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have hit five power substations and a gas distribution station in temporarily occupied Crimea within a day. Forty-four energy facilities in Crimea and the southern part of the temporarily occupied territories have been attacked over the past week.

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 26, 2026

Russian Strike Hits Energy and Civilian Infrastructure in Odesa Region, Injuring One

Russian forces attacked energy and civilian infrastructure in the Vilkove community of Odesa region in the early hours of Friday, sparking a fire and injuring one person, according to the Izmail District Military Administration. The strike damaged energy facilities, leaving the town of Vilkove and several nearby settlements without electricity.

Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Fires hit Crimea power substations again overnight, one for the second time in a week

Blazes at a rebuilt node and a critical hub leave Staryi Krym dark

Meduza.io

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· Jul 8, 2026

A night in photos: Kyiv takes another Russian strike while Ukraine hunts Russia’s refineries, an airfield, and its ‘shadow fleet’

Russian forces hit Kyiv again overnight into July 8, even as Ukraine’s military launched a fresh wave of attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure. Ukrainian drones struck so-called shadow fleet tankers in the Sea of Azov, an industrial zone in Nizhnekamsk that’s home to two oil refineries, refineries in Saratov and Ufa, and a military airfield in Borisoglebsk, in the Voronezh region. One person was killed and at least eight were wounded. Meduza has put together footage of the night’s strikes on Russian cities.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jun 25, 2026

Ukrainian strikes hit energy, oil infrastructure in Russian-occupied Crimea as power outages continue, military confirms

The latest attack comes as the peninsula's energy grid has come under strain in recent days after Russian proxy authorities said widespread power outages in occupied Crimea on June 23 left approximately half of the peninsula without electricity.

Off The Press

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ukrainian strikes knock out power in largest city in Russian-occupied Crimea

A Ukrainian air attack on Russian-occupied Crimea has knocked out power in its largest city, Sevastopol, Moscow-installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev says. Ukraine says its drones struck the city’s main power substation overnight on Tuesday. Razvozhayev warned some areas would be left without power until Wednesday evening. Kyiv has been intensifying attacks on power facilities in []...Click to read more

Bloomberg

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· Jul 4, 2026

Oil Terminal in Russia’s St. Petersburg Comes Under Attack

Kyiv’s forces attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city, with drones overnight, local officials said, while Ukraine said a gas production facility was struck by Russia.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight attacks; civilians killed on both sides

Kyiv/Moscow, July 3 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight attacks on Friday, with strikes hitting civilian areas and infrastructure in both countries and leaving several people dead and injured, according to officials. Reuters quoted Ukrainian officials as saying that four people were killed and 10 others injured in Russian attacks overnight. Oleh Hryhorov, head of []

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

Zelensky calls for peace after Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery and military complex

Ukraine launched two long-range military strikes against Russia on Wednesday, hitting another oil refinery and a military facility, continuing the trend of its recent military success with such weapons. Russia’s Ufa oil refinery and an aerospace and defense facility where missile components are built were hit by Ukrainian forces. Both targets are hundreds of miles []

Intel Slava

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· Jun 26, 2026

[Photo] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russian Defence Ministry daily briefing, Top News Today.160 Russian serviceme [...]

— Russian Defence Ministry daily briefing, Top News Today.160 Russian servicemen returned from Kiev-controlled territory in a prisoner exchange.Overnight high-precision strike hit a military recruitment center and weapons storage in Kiev, and a refinery in Kremenchug, Poltava region.In Konstantinovka, Russian forces liberated 763 buildings between June 20–26, continuing to clear Ukrainian groups in the southwest.In Krasny Liman, assault units captured 50 strongholds and liberated 327 buildings over the same period.Russian Aerospace Forces launched a series of FAB-500 aerial bomb raids on Ukrainian positions across the operation zone.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​@IntelSlava

AzerNews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia Launches Missile, Drone Barrage on Kyiv

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring over three dozen, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings and started a fire in a hotel on a central boulevard. #Ukraine #Russia

TASS

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russia establishes control over settlement of Bachevsk in Sumy region — defense ministry

In addition, Russian troops also struck fuel and energy complex and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian military

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea

MOSCOW: Serangan besar-besaran tentera Ukraine ke atas Semenanjung Crimea yang dikuasai Russia mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya empat nyawa, selain memaksa pihak berkuasa yang disokong Moscow pada Ahad menggantung jualan bahan api di wilayah berkenaan, semalam. Ukraine mengesahkan pihaknya menyasarkan fasiliti ketenteraan dan tenaga di Crimea yang menjadi pangkalan logistik utama Moscow sepanjang kempen ketenteraan selama empat tahun ... Read more The post Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

RTÉ News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to city in Crimea

Ukrainian strikes on Crimea triggered power outages in its largest city, Sevastopol, both sides have reported, as Ukraine intensifies its attempts to cut off the peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014.

The West Australian

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery, drones attack Kyiv

Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ‌drones, triggering a fire ‌in a hotel on a central boulevard.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian Forces Push to 20km From Zaporizhzhia City as Bombs Kill Residents and Level Homes

Russian forces advanced to within 20 kilometres of Zaporizhzhia city as strikes killed at least five people across Ukraine's east and south. Ukraine simultaneously struck Russian fuel refineries at Ilsky and Ust-Luga and the Rostov oil terminal.

Watchdog Report

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· Jun 27, 2026

Ukraine Just Hit Russia Where It Hurts Most

Ukraine just struck a massive oil refinery just 15 miles from the Kremlin — and Russia may not get it running again until 2027. Story Snapshot Ukraine hit the Moscow Oil Refinery twice in June 2026, causing damage that could shut it down for at least six months. The refinery supplies 40 of the Moscow []

The Moscow Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian Air Barrage on Kyiv Kills At Least 18

Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed it hit military and energy facilities in Ukraine in retaliation for recent attacks on its own infrastructure.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ukraine drones knock out power in Russia-held Crimea’s biggest city

Ukrainian drones knocked out power in Sevastopol, the biggest city in Russian-held Crimea, on Wednesday and targeted facilities in central and southern Russia, local officials said, underscoring the reach of Kyiv’s attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian oil refineries, depots and supply routes this year, pushing up petrol prices in Russia, where ‌authorities have limited sales in some regions. Fuel shortages have been particularly acute on the Crimean...

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