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Ukrainian UAVs have struck the Russian oil facility in Ufa, located some 1,400 kilometres from Ukraine, causing blasts and a blaze, according to a informed individual in the Ukrainian SBU.

This constitutes the latest Ukrainian security service deep strike in the region in the recent weeks. These strikes show that there are no protected areas in the deep rear of the Russian Federation.

Ukrainian President Urges US President to Broker Truce in Ukraine

The Ukrainian leader urged the US President to mediate a ceasefire in Ukraine during a call on Saturday.

"If a conflict can be ended in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well, covering the Russian aggression," the President stated, praising the US President's "exceptional" Gaza peace initiative and urging the American leader to compel the Kremlin into discussions.

Russian Assaults Kill Casualties in the Country

Strikes by Russia on Ukrainian territory claimed the lives of 5 individuals on the weekend and caused blackouts to sections of the southern Odesa area, per Ukrainian officials.

Two people died within a church in Kostyantynivka when it was struck, according to municipal sources.

In the Russian adjacent territory of the Belgorod region, a lorry operator was fatally wounded by a drone assault, per municipal sources.

Power Restoration Work in Kyiv

Work proceeded on Saturday to restore power in the Ukrainian capital, after strikes by Moscow.

Power had been restored to in excess of 800,000 inhabitants by the weekend and the major power firm stated the key work to repair the grid was concluded though certain disruptions remained.

Anti-Aircraft Actions and UAV Downings

Ukraine's defense forces neutralized 54 of 78 total Russian drones sent targeting the country during the night, the aerial defense command said on the weekend.

The Russian defense officials said it eliminated 42 drones over the country's airspace.

Cuba Denies Claims of Sending Troops to Ukraine

Cuba on the weekend refuted American claims it has sent soldiers to engage in the hostilities, while affirming officials in Havana "are without accurate details about citizens of Cuba" participating "independently" or "within the troops of both sides".

The foreign ministry in Havana stated 26 Cubans had been given prison terms to incarceration from five to 14 years for mercenary activity since last September when news emerged of individuals being sent to the frontlines in the conflict.

Surrender Initiative Initiative Reports Information on Cuban National Involvement

I Want to Live, a Ukrainian government initiative that promotes adversaries to give up, reported in spring: "Our information indicates the names and personal details of 1,028 individuals who enlisted with the Russian armed forces in 2023-2024."

The Cuban foreign ministry commented of Cuban nationals who might be participating: "There is no doubt that no individual has the support, commitment, or authorization of the Cuban authorities for their actions."

Kin of Cubans who left for the Russian Federation in 2023 reported to international media at the time that their loved ones had been misled into enlisting through promotions on digital networks.