Summary

Ukrainian forces launched an overnight assault involving more than 1,000 drones across Russia, sending hundreds toward Moscow as the country concluded voting in its parliamentary elections. Moscow’s mayor characterized the barrage as the capital’s “largest ever” drone attack. Damage was reported at the Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya, while strikes in other regions targeted Russian logistics and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the operation utilized a combination of drones and missiles, including Pelican and Flamingo models, aimed at fuel and supply hubs. The strikes coincided with the third and final day of voting for Russia’s State Duma. U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the offensive via Truth Social, writing that “Russia has unfortunately lost control of its diesel oil industry due to its war with Ukraine a large number of their diesel refineries have been blown up and are at least temporarily out of commission this ridiculous and neverending war with Ukraine must be ended the whole world suffers as 25,000 people mostly soldiers are being killed each month what a shame.” The barrage followed Russian attacks inside Ukraine a day earlier, where strikes hit an Orthodox monastery, killing a member of the clergy, while separate strikes in Kyiv killed multiple civilians, including children. The exchange comes as international attention shifts toward the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Zelenskyy is scheduled to address world leaders this week. Ahead of the summit, Zelenskyy posted to social media describing an “important conversation” with Trump, stating: “The peace track is our number one priority. There are ideas for de-escalation steps and for addressing fundamental security issues—energy security, food security, and the protection of human life. We are working together with the American team and are ready to take some really serious steps.” READ: Florida Sen. Moody Urges Air Force To Move Blue Horizons Program From Alabama To Orlando Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage. Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.