Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as NATO conducts operations near Kaliningrad

Russia and Ukraine exchanged heavy strikes overnight following the departure of American envoys from Kyiv. Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at the Ukrainian capital, killing at least two people and wounding six others. The attack follows a previous Russian drone strike on a British American Tobacco facility in northern Ukraine.

In response, Ukrainian drones targeted industrial infrastructure in Russia's Samara and Saratov regions. Local officials reported air defenses intercepted dozens of drones, but a fire broke out at the Kuibyshev oil refinery, and injuries were reported in Saratov.

Simultaneously, NATO forces carried out notable military operations near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. Led by the United States, the activity involved American and Norwegian fighter jets, Polish ground troops, and surveillance aircraft. NATO stated the alliance remains defensive while continuously enhancing its operational readiness.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV