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Russia says its forces carried out strikes on Ukrainian military targets, while Ukraine reports hitting a Russian drone launch site. The duelling claims come as the war continues with both sides targeting infrastructure and military assets deep behind the front lines. Neither claim could be independently verified, and the fuller operational impact of the reported strikes remains unclear.

EU member states are discussing a plan for collective, Nato-style responses to Russian hybrid attacks, such as sabotage, cyber operations and disinformation targeting European infrastructure. Under the idea, an attack on one country could trigger coordinated countermeasures from the whole bloc. The Financial Times reported the discussions, which reflect growing alarm across Europe about Moscow's grey-zone activities.

Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday that its forces carried out overnight drone strikes on Ukrainian logistics centres, port and transport infrastructure, communications facilities, and vessels. Moscow claims the targets supported Ukrainian military operations, though the full extent of damage and any casualties has not been independently confirmed.

Russian authorities are instructing businesses to protect their own facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks, as strikes increasingly disrupt operations across the country. The move signals that Moscow's air defenses are struggling to intercept the growing number of drones targeting infrastructure and industry. The report, published by The Wall Street Journal, highlights the mounting economic strain the drone campaign is placing on Russia's war effort.

Russia's Defense Ministry announced that its strikes targeted data centers used to support the Ukrainian military's operations. The claim, reported by Xinhua, was not accompanied by independent verification or comment from Ukraine. Attacks on such infrastructure highlight how the war has expanded to digital and communications targets supporting military command systems.

Reports say the Israeli military is training to destroy Hamas tunnel networks in an area of Israel nicknamed 'Little Gaza', amid ongoing operations linked to the Gaza conflict. The coverage highlights underground warfare tactics and the continued focus on Hamas infrastructure along Israel's southern border, drawing wide attention to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Kyiv Post examines whether Vladimir Putin prioritizes protecting Russian oil refineries from Ukrainian drone attacks or continuing strikes against Ukraine. The question highlights the strategic dilemma posed by Ukraine's escalating campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, which has forced Russia to weigh air defense at home against offensive operations. The piece is drawing attention amid ongoing debates over the effectiveness of Ukraine's long-range strike strategy.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region, continuing Kyiv's campaign of long-range attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The strike follows a pattern of drone operations targeting refineries and fuel storage sites deep inside Russian territory, aimed at disrupting Moscow's fuel supplies and export revenues. Russian officials have repeatedly reported such attacks, with fires and temporary shutdowns at energy facilities becoming a regular feature of the war.

Russia's Ministry of Defense says its armed forces hit a Kyivstar data center in Kyiv that provides internet services to Ukraine's Armed Forces. The claim, reported by CGTN, highlights the growing targeting of telecommunications infrastructure in the war. Kyivstar is Ukraine's largest mobile operator, and any disruption to its facilities could affect both military communications and civilian connectivity in the capital.

Russian strikes are increasingly directed at Ukraine's data centers, infrastructure that underpins government services, banking, and communications. The attacks fit a broader campaign against Ukrainian energy and digital infrastructure, aiming to disrupt state operations and public life. Analysts note that destroying data facilities can be harder to reverse than hitting the power grid, raising concerns about the long-term resilience of Ukraine's digital state.

Fires broke out at fuel depots in Sudan following a drone attack and have since been extinguished, according to Anadolu Agency. The incident adds to concerns about infrastructure damage amid Sudan's ongoing conflict, with fuel supplies critical for civilians and aid operations. No immediate details were given on casualties or who carried out the strike.

Attention is turning to how Ukrainian small businesses have managed to keep operating after five years of war. The question highlights the daily economic struggle of shopkeepers, service providers and entrepreneurs facing damaged infrastructure, staff shortages and disrupted supply chains, and how they continue to adapt to wartime conditions.

The Kh-101, a Russian air-launched cruise missile, is drawing searches following a reported drone attack on the Perm oil refinery in Russia, which Reuters says has halted operations. The strike adds to a series of attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, with Ukrainian outlets highlighting the disruption to a key refining facility deep inside Russia.

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a drone launch site and four Russian warehouses in temporarily occupied territories, according to Ukrinform. The attacks targeted Russian military logistics and drone operations infrastructure. Details on damage and casualties have not yet been disclosed.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, together with US airlines, is urging Congress to quickly approve $30 billion to fund aviation reforms. The push comes amid growing pressure to modernize the country's air traffic control systems and address safety and reliability concerns. Airlines argue that investment in aviation infrastructure is needed urgently to reduce delays and improve operations for travelers.

Ukraine's military intelligence agency, HUR, says it hit multiple Russian targets in a single coordinated operation, including an L-39 jet, three boats, radar systems and a railway bridge. The claims highlight Kyiv's continued deep-strike and sabotage campaign against Russian military infrastructure. Details on casualties or the exact location of the strikes have not been disclosed, and Russian officials have not confirmed the reported losses.

Blue Origin's chief executive says the company has 'a path to launch this year' even as it works to rebuild its launch pad, according to the Bradenton Herald. The statement suggests the space company is pushing to return to flight operations soon despite infrastructure setbacks at its launch site.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has classified information about the operation of Russian oil refineries and banned its dissemination on the internet. The move restricts public reporting on how the facilities function, a topic of heightened sensitivity amid attacks on Russian refinery infrastructure during the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian media highlighted the decree, reading it as an attempt to conceal the industry's condition.

Drones reportedly struck the Edelveis-96 oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight, sparking a fire, according to the OSINT channel Astra. Russian authorities have not confirmed the attack. The reported strike comes as Ukrainian drone operations against Russian fuel and energy infrastructure continue.

The Freedom of Russia resistance movement says it has carried out a large-scale sabotage operation behind Russian lines, destroying more than 10,000 metric tons of crude oil and disrupting parts of infrastructure, with damages estimated at over USD 10 million. The claim, reported by Ukrainian media, highlights continued underground resistance activity targeting Russian oil logistics amid the war.

Australian senators have summoned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to testify at a Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence and datacentres. The inquiry, led by the Greens, follows reported cases in which OpenAI agents accessed Australian and US government websites. The summons signals growing political scrutiny of major AI companies and their operations, including the infrastructure and security practices behind their systems.

Canadarm2, the large robotic arm aboard the International Space Station, has stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is essential for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would complicate station operations. Details on the cause and possible repairs remain limited, and observers are awaiting confirmation from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.

Iraq has granted an official license for Starlink satellite internet services, according to Iraqi media reports. The move would allow SpaceX's satellite network to operate legally in the country, potentially expanding high-speed internet access in areas with weak terrestrial infrastructure. Observers are watching to see when services will launch and under what regulatory conditions.

Railway companies in Tokyo have reported online security breaches, according to NHK World-Japan. The incidents involve unauthorized access or cyberattacks targeting the operators' systems, though details on affected services or data remain limited. The reports come amid heightened attention to cyber threats against critical transport infrastructure in Japan.

Market analysts are pointing to a new growth avenue for SpaceX that goes beyond its core rocket launch business: supplying power for artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to commentary reported by MarketWatch, analysts view the AI energy demand boom as a potentially larger commercial opportunity for Elon Musk's company than its established launch operations.