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Ukrainian drones hit Moscow oil refinery; Supreme Court rules on gun rights for marijuana users

Ukraine launched dozens of drone strikes Thursday, including an assault on a major oil refinery near Moscow. The U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas man challenging federal restrictions on gun ownership for marijuana users.

07/18/2026 · Indiana edition

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Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's ruling on gun rights for marijuana users could influence state-level regulations and enforcement by agencies like the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, impacting how past or present marijuana use is considered in firearm ownership cases in Indiana.

Ukrainian forces conducted a wave of drone attacks Thursday targeting Russian infrastructure, including a major oil refinery in the Moscow region, according to reports from the conflict zone. The scope of the operation extended across multiple locations. Ukrainian officials characterized the strikes as part of ongoing efforts to degrade Russian military and industrial capacity. Moscow has not yet released casualty figures or damage assessments. Separately, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a federal law barring gun ownership for marijuana users violates the Second Amendment when applied to a Texas resident. The justices sided with the defendant in the case, determining that his marijuana use should not automatically disqualify him from possessing firearms. The decision represents a significant moment in how courts weigh drug-related restrictions against constitutional gun rights. The Court did not specify whether other drug convictions or broader marijuana-related prohibitions would face similar constitutional challenges. In Chicago, former President Barack Obama marked the official opening of his presidential center Thursday. The facility houses archives, exhibits and educational programming related to his administration and political career. Obama attended the opening ceremony for the museum and library complex, which occupies a site in Jackson Park on the city's South Side. The center has drawn both local investment and tourism interest since its development began several years ago. Obama established the nonprofit organization overseeing the center after leaving office in 2017.

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