• Ukrainian forces launched drone attacks on the Russian port of Primorsk and two oil tankers near Novorossiysk.
• President Zelenskyy claims significant damage to Russian oil infrastructure, critical to funding the war.
• Russian defenses reported downing over 300 Ukrainian drones in recent overnight strikes.
• Casualties reported on both sides amid ongoing air raids and drone warfare escalation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a series of successful drone strikes on Sunday, targeting key Russian oil infrastructure, including the major exporting port of Primorsk and vessels linked to the so-called "shadow fleet." The attacks are aimed at disrupting Russia’s energy exports, vital for funding its military operations, according to Los Angeles Times and CBS News.

The strikes on Primorsk, which is capable of handling approximately one million barrels of oil per day, reportedly ignited a blaze at the port. Governor Alexander Drozdenko confirmed that while over 60 drones were intercepted, no oil spill occurred, ensuring minimal immediate environmental impact. Zelenskyy elaborated that these strikes targeted military assets, including a Karakurt-class missile ship and a patrol boat, highlighting how such operations reduce Russia’s operational capabilities Channel News Asia and Reuters.

In addition to the Primorsk attack, Zelenskyy noted the targeting of two oil tankers near Novorossiysk, which were reportedly used to evade sanctions and transport crude oil. "These tankers had been actively used to transport oil – not anymore," he stated, emphasizing Ukraine's commitment to developing long-range military capabilities to counter Russian actions, according to Al Jazeera and India Times.

The escalation of drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia intensified over the weekend, with Russia reportedly downing 334 drones as Ukrainian forces launched substantial attacks on various targets. Casualty reports from both sides include a civilian death in the Belgorod region of Russia and injuries from drone debris in Smolensk, reflecting the ongoing toll of this conflict CBS News and Reuters.