Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia

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The attacks represent one of the largest reported Ukrainian aerial offensives of the war and come amid renewed international efforts to influence the conflict. Authorities reported fires at a St Petersburg oil terminal, the Ruchi oil depot and nearby industrial facilities, while Russia was reported to have carried out at least 76 strikes against Ukrainian energy, oil and gas targets over the preceding week. The escalation also prompted concern beyond the immediate combat zones, with NATO aircraft reportedly scrambled after an unidentified object entered Lithuanian airspace.

Sources: The Independent, Al Jazeera, BBC News