Kyiv experiences explosions, Ukraine confirms strikes on Russian oil facilities

On the evening of June 25, Kyiv experienced explosions, with Ukraine's Air Force initially reporting a ballistic missile threat, followed by missile activity as air defense systems operated. Earlier that day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Ukrainian forces had struck two oil refineries in Ufa, Bashkortostan, and an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region, characterizing these actions as "consistent precise responses." Meanwhile, the casualty count from Russia's June 23 missile attack on Kryvyi Rih increased to five after a 23-year-old man died from severe injuries. Ukraine's Naval Forces reiterated that the Kinburn Spit remains an "active combat zone," highlighting its strategic importance for Russian forces. Additionally, President Zelenskyy endorsed a 40-day influence operation by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) designed to encourage Russia to conclude the conflict. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда