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Ukraine's UAVs have targeted Russia's Bashneft processing plant in Ufa, positioned approximately 1,400 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, causing explosions and a blaze, as reported by a source in the Ukrainian Security Service.

This marks the latest SBU far-reaching assault in the region in the last month. Those attacks illustrate that there are no protected areas in the distant backlines of the Russia.

Zelenskyy Appeals to US President to Facilitate Truce in Ukraine

President Zelenskyy urged the US President to mediate a ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict over a telephone conversation on Saturday.

"If a war can be ended in a single area, then surely additional conflicts can be halted as well, covering the conflict with Russia," Zelenskyy remarked, commending Trump's "outstanding" Gaza ceasefire plan and requesting the President to compel the Russian government into discussions.

Moscow's Attacks Kill Casualties in Ukraine

Moscow's assaults on Ukraine killed at least 5 individuals on the weekend and cut power to sections of the south Odesa oblast, per local sources.

Two civilians lost their lives within a religious building in the town when it was targeted, as reported by regional officials.

In Russia's adjacent territory of the Belgorod region, a lorry operator was lost his life by a drone assault, according to regional authorities.

Electricity Recovery Operations in Kyiv

Efforts carried on on Saturday to repair energy infrastructure in Kyiv, after strikes by Moscow.

Energy had been recovered to over 800,000 inhabitants by the weekend and the biggest utility provider said the primary work to restore power was finished though certain disruptions persisted.

Anti-Aircraft Efforts and Drone Interceptions

The Ukrainian defense forces intercepted or jammed 54 of 78 Russian drones deployed towards the country overnight, the aerial defense command said on Saturday.

Russia's military authorities said it intercepted 42 UAVs from Ukraine over the country's airspace.

Cuban Government Refutes Allegations of Sending Forces to Ukraine

Cuba on Saturday rejected American allegations it has deployed troops to participate in the hostilities, while stating the government "are without exact details about individuals" participating "on their own" or "as part of the armed units of both sides".

The government department in the capital stated 26 nationals had been convicted to incarceration ranging from 5 to 14 years for mercenary activity since September 2023 when reports emerged of individuals being dispatched to the battlefield in the conflict.

I Want to Live Initiative Reports Information on Cuban National Enlistment

The surrender initiative, a Ukrainian government program that urges adversaries to give up, said in spring: "We have confirmed the personal data of 1,028 Cubans who entered into agreements with the Russian armed forces in 2023-2024."

The Cuban authorities said of those who might be engaged: "It is irrefutable that no individual possesses the backing, dedication, or consent of the Cuban authorities for their involvement."

Kin of Cuban nationals who traveled to Russia in the year informed news outlets at the time that their loved ones had been tricked into joining through advertisements on digital networks.