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Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have struck the Russian oil facility in the city of Ufa, situated some 1,400 km from Ukraine, triggering blasts and a fire, per a source in Ukraine's SBU.

This constitutes the latest Ukrainian security service far-reaching assault in Bashkortostan in the recent weeks. Such attacks illustrate that there are no protected areas in the far hinterland of the Russia.

Zelenskyy Calls On US President to Broker Ceasefire in the Conflict

The Ukrainian leader called on President Trump to facilitate a truce in the Ukrainian conflict over a call on Saturday.

"When a conflict can be ended in one region, then undoubtedly further hostilities can be ended as well, covering the conflict with Russia," Zelenskyy said, commending the US President's "remarkable" Gaza ceasefire plan and calling for the President to compel the Russian government into talks.

Moscow's Assaults Kill Lives in the Country

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least several civilians on Saturday and caused blackouts to areas of Ukraine's south Odesa area, as stated by authorities in Ukraine.

Two civilians lost their lives within a religious building in the town when it was struck, as reported by municipal sources.

In the Russian adjacent territory of the Belgorod region, a truck driver was lost his life by a attack from Ukraine, as stated by local officials.

Energy Restoration Efforts in the Capital

Operations proceeded on the weekend to repair energy infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital, after Russian attacks.

Energy had been returned to in excess of 800,000 citizens by Saturday and the major power firm stated the key efforts to restore power was complete though partial blackouts persisted.

Anti-Aircraft Operations and Drone Jamming

The Ukrainian air defences neutralized 54 out of 78 total UAVs from Russia launched against the country overnight, the air force reported on the weekend.

Russia's defense officials stated it shot down forty-two drones over the country's airspace.

Cuban Government Denies Accusations of Deploying Troops to the War

Cuba on Saturday refuted US allegations it has sent troops to engage in the conflict in Ukraine, while declaring officials in Havana "do not have precise details about citizens of Cuba" engaged "independently" or "as part of the armed units of the conflicting parties".

The foreign ministry in the capital said 26 Cubans had been given prison terms to prison terms ranging from 5 to 14 years for mercenary activity since the autumn of 2023 when news emerged of Cuban nationals being deployed to the frontlines in Ukraine.

Surrender Initiative Initiative Discloses Information on Cuban National Recruitment

The surrender initiative, a state project that urges adversaries to give up, reported in spring: "Our information indicates the personal data of 1,028 individuals who entered into agreements with the Russian military in recently."

The Cuban foreign ministry said of those who might be involved: "There is no doubt that no individual has the backing, allegiance, or consent of the Cuban authorities for their activities."

Kin of individuals who departed to the Russian Federation in the year told Agence France-Presse at the time that their relatives had been tricked into joining through promotions on digital networks.