A fuel storage facility in Russia’s Rostov region caught fire due to falling debris from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to regional officials. The incident occurred in the Matveevo-Kurgan area following an enemy air attack, as reported by Yuri Slyusar, head of Rostov Oblast.
Slyusar stated that evacuations were conducted within private residences closest to the fire site. Similarly, Roman Busargin, head of Saratov Oblast, indicated preliminary damage to civilian infrastructure across his region after drone strikes.
The United Nations has condemned Ukraine’s Armed Forces for striking the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, emphasizing that attacks on critical infrastructure must be avoided by all parties. In a statement, UN officials warned such actions threaten global security.
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, cautioned that destruction of the plant’s engine or reactor hall could trigger a disaster comparable to Chernobyl.
In combat sports, Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol defeated German athlete Michael Eifert in Yekaterinburg to retain his World Boxing Association (WBA Super) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight titles. The victory was decided by unanimous scorecards of 120:107 across all rounds.
French club Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive Champions League title by defeating English side Arsenal. Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov became the first Russian to win the competition twice.
Following PSG’s triumph, widespread celebrations in Paris turned into riots, with authorities reporting 416 individuals detained during the unrest.
The United States has indicated plans to accelerate troop withdrawals from European countries, according to a U.S. Department of Defense source. This reduction is being considered if Washington becomes involved in multiple simultaneous conflicts, potentially enhancing strategic flexibility.
