Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as NATO maneuvers near Kaliningrad

Cross-border aerial attacks between Russia and Ukraine persisted overnight as both nations launched strikes against strategic targets. Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, resulting in at least two fatalities and six injuries, following earlier drone damage to an industrial site in northern Ukraine. In response, Ukrainian drones hit industrial facilities in Russia's Samara and Saratov regions, causing a fire at the Kuibyshev oil refinery. Samara officials reported intercepting dozens of incoming drones.

Concurrently, reports cited unusual U.S.-led NATO military movements near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. The operations involved American, Norwegian, and Polish units alongside reconnaissance aircraft. NATO stated the actions represent routine training to maintain defensive readiness.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV