Russia announced on Saturday that its forces had destroyed Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels and other military targets over the past 24 hours, while Ukraine reported downing a Russian Su-30 fighter jet.
In its daily briefing, the Russian Defense Ministry said that over the past 24 hours, Russian forces had struck Ukrainian assembly points, weapon and ammunition depots, and electronic warfare stations in multiple directions.
Russian air defense forces also shot down more than 200 drones, and intercepted aerial bombs, HIMARS rockets, and some other targets, it said.
The ministry also reported the destruction of more than 20 Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels that were attempting to attack infrastructure in Crimea.
Also on Saturday, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that its troops had engaged in over 100 clashes with Russian forces along the frontlines.
On the same day, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence posted on social media that its special operation unit, in coordination with the Security Service of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Defense Forces, destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet over the Black Sea near Novorossiysk on Friday.
The post also highlighted that this marked the first time in history that a naval drone had destroyed a manned fighter jet.
The Russian side has yet to comment on that, but Novorossiysk Mayor Andrey Kravchenko announced on social media Saturday that a state of emergency had been declared in the city following drone, unmanned surface vehicle, and missile attacks from Ukraine from Friday evening to early Saturday morning.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the 72-hour truce proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, reaffirming Ukraine's support for the U.S.-proposed 30-day unconditional truce, according to a report by Ukrinform on Saturday.
On April 28, Putin announced a three-day truce starting from midnight of May 8 (2100 GMT May 7).
The Kremlin said that Putin had ordered a full cessation of hostilities to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia's Victory Day, which falls on May 9.
Russia, Ukraine report latest fighting results
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
