Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone Strikes Killing at Least Six People
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- Der Spiegel
- Sueddeutsche Zeitung
- Deutsche Welle
- Meduza
- Novaya Gazeta Europe
- BBC News
- Reuters
- France 24
- Telex
- Bloomberg
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone strikes overnight, resulting in at least six deaths across both countries. A Russian drone attack on the Starokozache border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova killed two people and injured three others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack caused fires and damaged vehicles, forcing the temporary closure of the checkpoint. The Russian Defense Ministry stated the crossing had been used to deliver military cargo into Ukraine. Moldovan officials expressed concern over the proximity of the strikes, with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan noting that Russia alone bears responsibility for the war.
Simultaneously, Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea. Russian officials reported that four people, including a child, were killed and 29 others were injured. Damage was reported to residential buildings, a church, a kindergarten, and industrial facilities. Independent monitoring channels and some reports indicated that a fuel oil terminal at the port was hit. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed its forces shot down 596 Ukrainian drones across various regions overnight.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the strikes on Novorossiysk, framing them as a response to daily Russian terror attacks. He specifically noted that the operation targeted a naval base, oil terminal, and warships. Other Russian reports mentioned drone debris falling in the towns of Anapa and Gelendzhik.
These escalations occurred amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump regarding efforts to end the conflict. While the US administration has pressed for direct talks, the Kremlin stated it is too early to discuss a specific date or venue.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- These outlets emphasized the impact on civilian infrastructure in Russia and provided more detailed reports on the specific targets hit in Novorossiysk.
- Centre
- These outlets provided a balanced account of casualties on both sides and included the context of US brokered peace talks.
Sources
- Centre BBC News: Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border
- Centre Bloomberg: Ukraine Attacks Key Russian Black Sea Port, Naval Base
- Centre-left Der Spiegel: Ukraine and Russia: Dead after drone attacks in Cherson and Noworossijsk
- Centre Deutsche Welle: Ukraine, Russia trade drone strikes, killing 6
- Centre France 24: A Russian strike on the Moldovan border, Ukrainian drones target a military base in the Black Sea
- Centre-left Meduza: Russian drone strike hits Ukrainian checkpoint on border with Moldova, killing two
- Centre-left Meduza: Ukrainian drone attack on Russian port city kills four. Fire reported at port.
- Centre-left Novaya Gazeta Europe: Ukrainian drones attacked a fuel oil terminal in Novorossiysk. Four people died
- Centre Reuters: Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed four in Novorossiysk - Reuters
- Centre-left Sueddeutsche Zeitung: Newsblog on the Ukraine war: Ukraine reports two dead in attack on border crossing to Moldova
- Centre Telex: Russia again launched a drone strike on a Ukrainian, Moldovan border crosser, two died
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