Ukraine expands drone strikes on Russian hubs as Moscow targets Telegram CEO
Ukraine has expanded drone strikes targeting Russian energy and logistics infrastructure, while Russia's FSB issued an arrest warrant for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.
Ukraine has expanded its long-range drone campaign across Russian territory, targeting key energy and logistics infrastructure. Recent strikes hit an oil refinery in the Ryazan region and major warehouses belonging to e-commerce retailer Wildberries, following earlier attacks on electrical infrastructure in Crimean territory. In the Caspian Sea, Ukrainian drones targeted two Iranian cargo vessels, the Port Olya 2 and Begey, which Kyiv claims were transporting military supplies to Russian forces.
Separately, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) issued an international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov, charging the tech entrepreneur with complicity in terrorism. The warrant marks a severe escalation in legal action against the Russian-born billionaire, who currently resides in France.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero
How outlets assessed this
- Jul 29, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
- Corriere della Sera Alarmed Framed Ukrainian strikes in the Caspian Sea as evidence of a unified axis connecting Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea against the West.
- Il Messaggero Cautious Focused on the immediate risk of military escalation with Iran and the economic attrition resulting from Ukrainian infrastructure strikes.
- Corriere della Sera Alarmed Frames the attacks as proof of a united geopolitical axis challenging Western power.
- Il Messaggero Neutral Focuses on tactical developments, missile interceptions, and retaliatory actions across multiple fronts.
- Shipping Italy Neutral Delivers factual reporting on maritime security and damage to US-owned gas infrastructure in Damietta.
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