Blackout hits Moscow Oblast during Ukrainian drone attack. Well, that’s certainly a headline that grabs your attention. It seems that during a recent Ukrainian drone attack, areas within the Moscow Oblast experienced a significant power outage. It’s hard not to feel a surge of…well, let’s just say mixed emotions, given the ongoing conflict. On one hand, it’s never good to see civilians suffer, but on the other…the sentiment towards Russia’s actions is clearly visible. The whole situation is incredibly complex.
Blackout hits Moscow Oblast during Ukrainian drone attack. The reports indicate that while the city of Moscow itself might have been spared the brunt of the attack, the surrounding region, the Moscow Oblast, took a hit.… Continue reading
Fuel shortages in Russia continue to worsen, leading to the implementation of gasoline sales restrictions in a fourth region, with Tyumen and Sverdlovsk joining annexed Crimea and Chelyabinsk in limiting purchases. Gas station chains in these regions have capped sales at 20-30 liters per customer, citing measures to discourage bulk purchases, though some stations are experiencing complete outages. These limitations are attributed to disruptions in fuel supplies, stemming from Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, which have taken out nearly 40% of the country’s refining capacity and caused prices to increase.
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In a recent address, President Zelensky announced the successful 3,000-kilometer test flight of a new Ukrainian long-range drone. This follows discussions regarding the domestically developed Long Neptune missile, also used to strike deep into Russian territory. The meeting highlighted the need for increased production of both drones and missiles, with plans to discuss this with international partners. Ukraine’s ongoing development of long-range weaponry includes missile-drone hybrids, reflecting a commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities. A goal of producing at least 30,000 long-range drones by 2025 has been set.
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Ukrainian forces used drones to attack a pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline near the Russia-Belarus border, causing a significant fire detected by NASA satellites. Unlike previous attacks employing explosives-laden drones that self-destructed on impact, this strike involved drones dropping bombs, suggesting a new capability. This tactic, potentially using modified sport planes, allows for greater range and reusability of the drone platforms, impacting Russia’s oil infrastructure. The attack’s proximity to the Ukrainian border minimized range constraints, allowing for a potential return to base, although this is not confirmed.
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Following a series of large-scale Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian territory, Russia vowed retaliation, claiming the strikes targeted multiple cities and industrial sites. These attacks, utilizing US and UK-supplied weaponry, hit regions including Saratov, Engels, Bryansk, Tula, and Tatarstan, causing damage and disruptions. Russia responded with further projectiles launched toward Ukraine, escalating the conflict amidst incoming US President Trump’s stated desire for a swift resolution.
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