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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze
- Ukrainian drones struck multiple Russian oil facilities and set two tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, worsening fuel shortages and rationing in parts of Russia.
- Both sides reported heavy drone and missile activity — Russia says it shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones; Ukraine says many Russian long-range drones and missiles were intercepted but some still caused damage.
- At a NATO-side meeting, President Trump pledged a U.S. license for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air-defense systems and praised President Zelenskyy, a notable shift from their earlier tense encounter.
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