Russian authorities have revealed that they successfully intercepted and destroyed 113 Ukrainian drones overnight, as reported by AFP. Among these incidents, a drone attack on an oil refinery approximately 500 kilometers from Moscow resulted in a fire at a storage tank, although there were no reported injuries according to the governor of the Pskov region, Michail Vedernikov. This incident underscores the ongoing conflict as drone warfare continues to escalate between the two nations.

The increased drone activity follows a series of talks in Geneva, where Russian and Ukrainian delegations, facilitated by the United States, concluded their discussions aimed at ending the nearly four-year-long Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite these diplomatic efforts, the recent attacks highlight the persistent tension and the reality on the ground, where both countries continue to escalate military actions rather than reach a conclusive peace agreement.

Ukraine, facing continuous bombings by Russian forces for the past four years, has been responding with counterattacks targeting Russian oil refineries, ports, and energy infrastructure. This cycle of attack and retaliation indicates the deepening conflict and the challenges that lie ahead for both diplomacy and military engagements in the region.