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Ukraine's unmanned aerial vehicles have struck the Russian oil refinery in Ufa, situated around 1,400 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, resulting in blasts and a fire, according to a source in Ukraine's Security Service.

This represents the 3rd SBU far-reaching assault in Bashkortostan in the recent weeks. These strikes illustrate that there are no secure zones in the deep rear of the Russian Federation.

Zelenskyy Urges US President to Facilitate Ceasefire in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to President Trump to mediate a ceasefire in Ukraine during a telephone conversation on Saturday.

"If a conflict can be ended in one region, then surely further hostilities can be ended as well, including the Russian aggression," the President said, commending the US President's "outstanding" Middle East peace initiative and urging the President to compel the Moscow into discussions.

Russian Attacks Claim Lives in the Country

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least several civilians on the weekend and cut power to sections of the south Odesa area, according to authorities in Ukraine.

Two civilians died within a place of worship in the town when it was hit, according to regional officials.

In Russia's adjacent territory of the Belgorod region, a vehicle operator was lost his life by a attack from Ukraine, according to municipal sources.

Power Repair Efforts in the Capital

Operations carried on on Saturday to recover electricity in Kyiv, after assaults.

Energy had been recovered to more than 800,000 citizens by the weekend and the largest power firm stated the main work to repair the grid was concluded though certain disruptions persisted.

Anti-Aircraft Actions and UAV Downings

The Ukrainian anti-aircraft systems intercepted or jammed 54 out of 78 total enemy drones deployed towards the country during the night, the air force announced on Saturday.

Russia's defense officials said it shot down forty-two UAVs from Ukraine over the country's airspace.

Cuban Government Refutes Claims of Providing Forces to the War

The Cuban government on Saturday rejected US claims it has deployed troops to engage in the Ukraine war, while affirming officials in Havana "do not have precise details about individuals" engaged "on their own" or "within the troops of both sides".

The foreign ministry in Havana announced 26 Cubans had been convicted to incarceration ranging from five up to fourteen years for participating as mercenaries since September 2023 when news emerged of Cuban nationals being dispatched to the front in Ukraine.

Surrender Initiative Project Reveals Information on Cuban National Enlistment

The program, a state project that encourages opposing fighters to lay down arms, said in spring: "We have confirmed the personal data of over a thousand individuals who entered into agreements with the Russian military in the past two years."

The government in Havana stated of those who might be engaged: "Undeniably that none of them has the support, allegiance, or consent of the government in Havana for their actions."

Relatives of Cuban nationals who left for Russia in the year reported to international media at the time that their family members had been misled into enlisting through promotions on online platforms.