Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy strikes as NATO operates near Kaliningrad

Overnight Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least two people and injured six, following earlier strikes on industrial targets in northern Ukraine, including a tobacco facility.

In response, Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Saratov and Samara regions, igniting a fire at the Kuibyshev oil refinery. Samara Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishev reported that "the enemy targeted industrial enterprises" while stating that air defense forces shot down dozens of incoming drones.

Concurrently, US-led NATO operations near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad involved Polish ground forces alongside American and Norwegian aircraft, including reconnaissance planes. NATO officials stated the alliance continuously improves its capabilities to maintain defensive readiness.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV