Ahead of Putin-Trump Meeting, Ukraine Strikes Deep in Russia; Moscow Hits Back With Drone Assault

Ukraine has launched a wave of precision strikes on Russian military and industrial assets, targeting an oil refinery in Samara Oblast, a command post in Donetsk, and the Olya port—a key hub for Iranian drone components. The attacks, confirmed by Ukraine’s military, aim to cripple Russia’s war machine ahead of planned peace talks. In retaliation, Moscow unleashed 97 Shahed-type drones, decoys, and two Iskander-M missiles, hitting 13 Ukrainian locations. Russia also claims to have destroyed a rare Bogdana howitzer in Kherson and HIMARS positions in Sumy. The escalation comes amid reports of a deadly blast at a Russian gunpowder plant in Tatarstan, underscoring the mounting tensions. #Geopolitics #UkraineRussiaWar #MilitaryConflict#tnworld #timesnowworld #worldnews #internationalnews #timesnews #newsworld ​Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/3VHIl37 Times Now World is your definitive source for comprehensive global news and analysis. At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World's extensive coverage of global events.