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Ukraine's Defense Forces reportedly struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, with additional hits reported on the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant. In parallel developments, Japan allocated a further $51.5 million to Ukraine, while a bipartisan group of 14 U.S. senators urged President Trump to take a harder line against Putin. Commenters are highlighting the combination of deep strikes inside Russia and continued Western financial and political support for Kyiv.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region, continuing Kyiv's campaign of long-range attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The strike follows a pattern of drone operations targeting refineries and fuel storage sites deep inside Russian territory, aimed at disrupting Moscow's fuel supplies and export revenues. Russian officials have repeatedly reported such attacks, with fires and temporary shutdowns at energy facilities becoming a regular feature of the war.

A large-scale drone attack is underway in Russia's Krasnodar Region, with reports of numerous explosions and further drones heading toward the area. The strike comes amid continuing Ukrainian drone campaign against Russian territory, and observers are monitoring the extent of damage and any hit on infrastructure.

Laity and clergy have gathered for a synodal session to discuss the Catholic Church's role in ecological justice. The session forms part of ongoing synodal conversations within the Church about how faith communities should respond to environmental degradation and climate issues, particularly their impact on vulnerable communities. Details on location, participants and outcomes of the gathering have not been reported.

A Charlotte real estate firm is planning a $3 million redevelopment of a vacant warehouse near the NoDa neighborhood, converting the industrial building into retail space. The project would add new commercial activity to an area known for its arts district and ongoing growth. Details on tenants and a timeline have not yet been announced.

Innodata has opened a motion-capture lab aimed at helping humanoid robots move more like people. The facility will capture detailed human movement data that can be used to train robotic systems to walk, reach and gesture with more natural motion. The news, reported by The Robot Report, adds to growing investment in robotics training infrastructure as humanoid development accelerates across the industry.

A Latin American archbishop spoke to Canadian Catholic bishops at their annual plenary assembly about building a more synodal church, one that emphasizes listening and shared decision-making. The address ties into the Vatican's ongoing global push for synodality, and attendees discussed how those principles might shape the church in Canada.