Ukrainian drone strikes targeted the Sheskharis oil terminal at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk in Russia's Krasnodar region, igniting significant fires and disrupting oil exports. The Russian military reported intercepting 148 drones during a three-hour period, while attacks also resulted in casualties in Russia's Belgorod region. The Institute for the Study of War noted an increase in Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure over the past two weeks, which could have costly implications for Russia's oil export capacity. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued his Middle East tour, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss enhanced security cooperation. Zelenskyy expressed concerns that a prolonged conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran could diminish American support for Ukraine, particularly in the delivery of critical Patriot air defense missiles. He emphasized that Russia benefits economically from the Iran conflict, as rising oil prices bolster its war efforts. In response, Ukraine is intensifying its attacks on Russian oil production and export infrastructure and is willing to share its military technology with Gulf Arab nations to counter Iranian threats.