Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as NATO conducts maneuvers near Kaliningrad

Russia and Ukraine exchanged missile and drone strikes following US diplomatic visits, as NATO forces conducted operations near Kaliningrad.
Russia and Ukraine engaged in another round of overnight strikes following the departure of American envoys from Kyiv. Russian ballistic missiles hit the Ukrainian capital, leaving at least two people dead and six injured. A separate strike hit a foreign-owned manufacturing plant in northern Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces launched drone attacks targeting industrial infrastructure in Russia's Saratov and Samara regions. A fire broke out at the Kuibyshev oil refinery, while regional authorities claimed air defense systems intercepted dozens of incoming drones.
Concurrently, US-led NATO forces conducted military operations near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. The maneuvers featured Polish infantry along with reconnaissance aircraft and fighter jets from Norway and the United States. NATO stated the activities align with its defensive mandate.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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