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Ukrainian drones have struck the Russian Bashneft facility in the city of Ufa, positioned some 1,400 kilometers from Ukraine, causing detonations and a fire, according to a source in the Ukrainian intelligence agency.

This represents the third SBU far-reaching assault in the region in the recent weeks. These operations illustrate that there are no secure zones in the far hinterland of the Russian state.

Zelenskyy Appeals to US President to Facilitate Truce in the Conflict

The Ukrainian leader appealed to President Trump to mediate a ceasefire in Ukraine over a telephone conversation on the weekend.

"If a conflict can be ended in a single area, then undoubtedly further hostilities can be halted as well, covering the Russian aggression," Zelenskyy said, commending the US President's "exceptional" Gaza truce proposal and calling for the US president to pressure the Moscow into negotiations.

Moscow's Attacks Take Lives in the Country

Strikes by Russia on Ukraine killed at least five people on Saturday and caused blackouts to parts of Ukraine's south Odesa area, according to Ukrainian officials.

Two civilians were killed within a church in the town when it was hit, according to regional officials.

In the Russian adjacent territory of the Belgorod region, a vehicle operator was fatally wounded by a attack from Ukraine, per local officials.

Energy Recovery Operations in the Capital

Work continued on the weekend to recover electricity in Kyiv, after strikes by Moscow.

Electricity had been restored to more than 800,000 residents by Saturday and the major utility provider stated the key efforts to repair the grid was complete though certain disruptions remained.

Anti-Aircraft Operations and UAV Downings

The Ukrainian defense forces intercepted or jammed 54 of 78 total enemy drones sent targeting the country overnight, the air force reported on the weekend.

The Russian military authorities claimed it shot down 42 enemy UAVs from Ukraine over Russian territory.

Cuba Refutes Claims of Sending Troops to the War

The Cuban government on the weekend denied American allegations it has sent military personnel to participate in the hostilities, while affirming the government "lack exact details about individuals" participating "on their own" or "in the military forces of the conflicting parties".

The foreign ministry in Havana stated 26 Cuban citizens had been convicted to incarceration from 5 to 14 years for mercenary involvement since last September when information spread of individuals being sent to the battlefield in the conflict.

Surrender Initiative Project Reveals Information on Cuban National Recruitment

The surrender initiative, a Ukrainian government program that encourages opposing fighters to surrender, stated in spring: "We have confirmed the names and personal details of over a thousand individuals who signed contracts with the Russian military in 2023-2024."

The Cuban foreign ministry said of Cuban nationals who might be engaged: "It is irrefutable that none of them has the backing, commitment, or approval of the government in Havana for their actions."

Kin of Cubans who left for the Russian Federation in the year informed international media at the time that their family members had been tricked into joining through promotions on online platforms.