Russia is preparing for a potential conflict with NATO within the next 10 years, said Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, citing decisions from the alliance's summit and doctrines.
An explosion caused by a drone near the gates of the Kapustin Yar testing range in the Astrakhan region damaged the facility's perimeter fences. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported neutralizing 16 Ukrainian drones.
Today, the Russian army shelled Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the strikes, residential buildings were destroyed, and 14 people were injured. Rescue operations and damage elimination are ongoing.