Russia and Ukraine have continued to exchange fire through large-scale drone attacks and counter-attacks, according to the statements from both sides.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Saturday that Russian drones had struck several Ukrainian targets earlier in the day, including a thermal power plant in Kiev which supplied electricity to military logistics facilities and weapons storage sites, and workshops in Kharkiv that produced components for Ukrainian military equipment.
The ministry said that Russian air defense systems had shot down 604 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones.
The Ukrainian Air Force said on Saturday that Russian forces had launched attacks on Ukraine since Friday evening using 134 drones, 72 of which were jet-powered. It said Ukrainian forces had shot down or neutralized 105 of the 134 drones as of 08:30 Saturday.
Russia, Ukraine continue exchanges of drone attacks
Russia has extended a ban on diesel exports by domestic producers until Jan. 31, 2027, the Russian government announced in a statement posted on its website Saturday.
The extension covers diesel fuel, marine fuel and gas oils exported directly by producers, according to the statement. The measure aims to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Friday that the government was preparing the extension of a general ban and exemptions for certain suppliers to allow diesel fuel exports to international markets. Similar exemptions were introduced in October and are set for November.
In early October, Russia partially eased export restrictions on diesel fuel, allowing producers to resume some exports while maintaining the ban on exports by non-producers until Jan 31, 2027.
The easing came after Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump reached an agreement on Oct. 9 to supply Russian diesel to international markets.
Russia extends ban on diesel exports by producers
