Explosions across Russia as Ukraine drone blitz hammers cities and refinery burns

Explosions across Russia as Ukraine drone blitz hammers cities and refinery burns News of the massive attack comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin holds talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow Ukrainian drones have left one of Russia's largest oil refineries burning, with other cities across the country also reportedly coming under attack, according to Ukrainian reports. Drones are said to have hit the Ryazan Refinery, in the Russian city of Ryazan, in central Russia, overnight between Saturday and Sunday. Air defences were also activated in Rostov Oblast's city of Bataysk, a suburb of the regional capital Rostov-on-Don, Ukrainian Telegram channel Exilenova Plus reported. Rostov Oblast Governor Yuri Slyusar confirmed the attack, saying that three residential buildings were damaged in the city and a child was hospitalized. Russia has yet to confirm the attacks. News of the attack came hours after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and "discussed substantive plans for next steps" in Moscow, the White House said. Witkoff and Kushner are set to land in Kyiv on Sunday. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.