Ukraine-Russia Drone Strikes Escalate Tensions

Russia claims to have thwarted a coordinated Ukrainian attack on Crimea, with drones also targeting Moscow and causing a fire at an oil depot in southwestern Russia. Ukraine has been launching strikes on Russian military targets in occupied Crimea, while attacks deep inside Russia have also increased. Moscow's mayor confirmed the downing of at least two drones near the capital, disrupting air traffic. The Russian defense ministry reported the destruction of six drones targeting Crimea. Flights were delayed and canceled in Moscow, and an oil depot in southwestern Russia was damaged. There were no immediate comments from Kyiv, and Reuters could not independently verify the reports.