The vessel allegedly hit by a Ukrainian drone was designed for search and rescue missions, as well as aiding distressed ships
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Russian media began the day focusing on Donald Trump's pledge to investigate George Soros, and the G7's discussion of new anti-Russian sanctions. By late morning, attention shifted to the commencement of the second day of regional elections and ongoing military operations in Ukraine, with claims of Ukrainian losses. The focus then moved to President Putin's declaration of Russia's involvement in a "just and righteous war" and the opening of the National Space Center. In the late afternoon, reports of drone attacks on oil refineries in Ufa and the Perm region emerged. The day concluded with a heavy focus on an explosion on the railway in the Oryol region, with initial reports indicating two fatalities identified as Rosgvardia employees.