Russia announced on Friday that its forces had taken control of six settlements in the Donetsk region over the past week, while Ukraine reported repelling multiple Russian offensives in the past 24 hours.
In its daily briefing, the Russian Defense Ministry said that from May 10 to 16, Russian forces carried out six coordinated strikes using high-precision weapons and drones.
The strikes targeted Ukrainian military-industrial facilities involved in the production of missile and drone components, sites used for storing and deploying drones and unmanned boats, ammunition depots, and temporary deployment sites of Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries.
According to the ministry, a total of 930 Ukrainian drones were shot down during that period.
The ministry also reported that between 22:00 on Thursday and 08:30 on Friday (local time), Russian air defense systems destroyed and intercepted 65 Ukrainian drones across several regions.
On the same day, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia had launched 112 drones into Ukrainian territory since the early hours of Friday, of which 73 had been downed as of 09:00 (local time).
The Ukrainian Air Force also said that it lost contact with an F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission.
Also on Friday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that 165 clashes had occurred along the frontline over the past 24 hours, and that Ukrainian forces had repelled 14 Russian assaults in the Kursk region.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian air force, missile units, and artillery struck multiple concentration areas of Russian personnel, weapons, military facilities, and ammunition depots, shooting down 123 drones, the General Staff said.
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
