By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zambian Observer
An oil refinery in Novokuibyshevsk, in Russia’s Samara region, was hit by Ukrainian drones overnight on 30 October, causing a fire. The site, operated by Rosneft, produces jet fuel among other products, while Moscow says it intercepted more than 1,000 drones, according to the Zambian Observer.
Russia says it targeted industrial and energy sites in Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region overnight from Thursday to Friday, as well as port infrastructure and ships in the Odesa region. The Russian Defence Ministry says it targeted facilities linked to drone production and storage, according to Le Monde.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
A video shared online appears to show a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet destroying a Russian Geran attack drone in mid-air. The date, location and authenticity of the interception remain to be established, while the recording could show an older confrontation, reports the Zambian Observer.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Zambian Observer ·
At the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said Moscow intended to defend the sovereignty of African countries and support their growth and economies. The Russian president proposed continuing cooperation with African states at a meeting at the Kremlin, according to Ivoire Actu.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Ivoire Actu ·
CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper presented Donald Trump with military options against Iran at a White House meeting. Washington is considering, among other measures, intensified airstrikes targeting Iran’s ballistic capabilities, according to the Zambian Observer.
🇮🇷 Iran · Source: Zambian Observer ·
PSG want to extend Quentin Ndjantou’s contract for five yearsParis Saint-Germain want to extend the contract of Quentin Ndjantou, a young French-Cameroonian player, for five years. The Paris club thereby wants to secure the future of a player whose promising potential it believes in, reports Actu Cameroun.The week in Africa
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