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Ukraine's unmanned aerial vehicles have struck Russia's Bashneft facility in Ufa, situated around 1,400 kilometres from Ukraine, resulting in explosions and a fire, per a source in the Ukrainian SBU.

This represents the latest SBU far-reaching assault in the region in the past month. These operations show that there are no protected areas in the deep rear of the Russia.

Zelenskyy Urges US President to Broker Ceasefire in the Conflict

Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to Donald Trump to facilitate a truce in the Ukrainian conflict during a call on Saturday.

"Provided that a war can be ended in a particular zone, then undoubtedly other wars can be halted as well, including the Russian aggression," the President stated, hailing the US President's "remarkable" Gaza ceasefire plan and requesting the American leader to influence the Moscow into talks.

Moscow's Attacks Kill Victims in the Country

Moscow's assaults on Ukraine claimed the lives of five people on Saturday and disrupted electricity to sections of the southern Odesa area, according to local sources.

Two civilians lost their lives inside a place of worship in the town when it was struck, as reported by local authorities.

In the Russian border region of Belgorod, a vehicle operator was fatally wounded by a attack from Ukraine, according to regional authorities.

Electricity Repair Operations in Kyiv

Efforts proceeded on Saturday to recover electricity in Kyiv, after Russian attacks.

Energy had been recovered to in excess of 800,000 residents by Saturday and the major power firm announced the key work to repair the grid was concluded though some outages remained.

Anti-Aircraft Actions and UAV Interceptions

The Ukrainian defense forces neutralized 54 out of 78 UAVs from Russia sent targeting Ukraine in the dark hours, the military said on Saturday.

Russia's defence ministry stated it eliminated 42 drones over Russian territory.

Cuban Government Denies Allegations of Providing Soldiers to the War

The Cuban government on the weekend refuted American claims it has provided soldiers to fight in the hostilities, while stating officials in Havana "do not have exact data about Cuban nationals" involved "on their own" or "as part of the armed units of the conflicting parties".

The ministry in the capital announced twenty-six nationals had been given prison terms to jail sentences ranging from five up to fourteen years for mercenary involvement since the autumn of 2023 when reports circulated of individuals being sent to the battlefield in Ukraine.

Surrender Initiative Initiative Reveals Data on Cuban Enlistment

The surrender initiative, a Ukrainian government project that encourages adversaries to surrender, said in spring: "Our information indicates the names and personal details of one thousand and twenty-eight individuals who entered into agreements with the Russian armed forces in 2023-2024."

The government in Havana commented of those who might be engaged: "It is irrefutable that no individual have the encouragement, allegiance, or authorization of the Cuban authorities for their actions."

Kin of Cubans who traveled to the Russian Federation in the year told Agence France-Presse at the time that their relatives had been deceptively recruited through promotions on social media.