For today, links to three reports: from the Kyiv Independent, Reuters, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on their names below. (GAZA and SYRIA entries for this date are HERE and HERE.) — MCM   

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Fire reported at oil depot in Russia’s Oryol Oblast amid drone attack, by Dmytro Basmat | The Kyiv Independent  Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in the suburbs of the Russian city of Oryol overnight, causing a fire to break out, Oryol Oblast Governor Andrey Klychkov said. READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine’s air defence downs 52 out of 103 Russian drones, air force says. From Reuters. KYIV — Ukraine’s air defences downed 52 of the 103 Russian drones launched overnight, the Ukrainian military said today. READ MORE . . .

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Russian troops liberate two communities in Donbass area, Kharkov Region over past day. From Tass. MOSCOW — Russian troops liberated two communities in the Donbass area and the Kharkov Region over the past day in the special military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Ministry said today in a broader statement. READ MORE . . .