Ukrainian authorities announced that Russia launched an attack on the port infrastructure in the city of Izmail in the Odessa region of southern Ukraine with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) today, causing damage and injuring one person.

The Ukrainian administration reported that 140 UAVs were fired throughout the night and 85 of them were shot down, while 52 more failed to reach their targets.

Meanwhile, Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced that two Russian UAVs exploded on their territory, putting Moldovans’ lives at risk, and said, “Russia does not respect borders, attacks civilians, and spreads terror. Leave us, peaceful nations, alone.” Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popshoi stated he would summon the Russian ambassador.

The Romanian Ministry of Defense also announced that two UAVs may have violated Romanian airspace.

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Final Stage Reached in Kaaba Expansion Works

On May 29, 2025

Years of construction in the Kaaba have reached their final phase, with major upgrades enabling 1.7 million pilgrims to pray at the same time. The Metaf area is now fully utilized, and all air conditioning and electrical installations along the marble walls and columns have been completed and enclosed.

With the number of pilgrims capped at 1.8 million—matching the number of visas issued—significant relief has been observed in the tawaf and sa’i areas. The Damascus Gate side, which had been under construction, is now fully open for entry and exit. The only ongoing work is behind the Marwah Gate, which does not affect prayer activities.

Additionally, two helipads have been built to allow emergency air transfers during heavy congestion. These infrastructure improvements are part of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Kaaba Expansion Vision.

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