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Massive fire at Ukrainian energy infrastructure after Russian strike, illustrating threat of winter gas shortage

Gas War: How Russia's Strikes on Infrastructure Could Change Ukraine's Winter Scenario

Incidents 08/13/2026, 15:56
🔥 **Gas War: The Threat of Winter 2026** Russia may intensify strikes on Ukraine's gas infrastructure. What does this mean for the winter? 📉 **Risks:** - Damage to UGS compressors will reduce access to reserves. - Difficulties with imports through vulnerable nodes. 🛡️ **Protection:** - Completely stopping gas withdrawal is difficult due to network redundancy. - Imports through Poland are safe (compressors are on EU territory). ⚙️ **Conclusion:** The system is resilient but requires rapid restoration and new purchases. #Ukraine #Gas #Energy #Naftogaz #Winter2026
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Thick black smoke over Osknefteorgsintez plant after drone attack, visible damaged structures and firefighting efforts

Orsknefteorgsintez Shut Down: Consequences of Drone Attack and Fuel Shortage Threat in Orenburg Region

Incidents 08/13/2026, 14:49
🔥 One of Russia's largest refineries, Orsknefteorgsintez, has been shut down in the Orenburg region. Governor Evgeny Solntsev reported a complete paralysis of production following a drone attack. Restoration could take six months due to sanctions. Priority for special transport has been introduced at gas stations in the region. #Orsk #Refinery #Drones #Fuel
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Yellow Kyivtrans minibuses on a busy Kyiv street: symbol of the system preparing for validator implementation and cashless fare payment

Kyiv Marshrutkas Await Validators: Deadlines, Petitions, and the Fight for Cashless Travel

Incidents 08/13/2026, 14:24
🚌 Kyiv marshrutkas are waiting for validators! The Kyiv City Council has set a deadline: equipment must appear within 9 months after the lifting of martial law. 📉 Currently, private operators are looking for partners among banks to implement cashless payments. 🗳️ Citizens are demanding to speed up the process: a petition for GPS and cameras by January 1, 2027. They are also discussing payment by mileage and limits for pensioners. #Kyiv #Transport #Marshrutkas #KyivNews
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Ukrainian soldier preparing a reconnaissance-strike drone for launch on the frontline in 2026

Scaling Drones: How Ukraine is Changing Tactics on the Frontline in 2026

Incidents 08/13/2026, 11:42
🇺🇦 Ukraine is scaling drone supplies to the front! The Ministry of Defense announced the second phase: units now receive not only reconnaissance but also heavy "middle strike" strike drones and ground robots. 🤖🚁 🔹 Priority — to trained crews. 🔹 New maritime drones will be able to confiscate ships. 🔹 But the enemy is not sleeping: "wait-and-see drones" were shot down in the Sumy region. #Ukraine #Drones #War2026 #Technology #MinistryOfDefense
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Burning locomotive part of a passenger train after an attack in Odesa region
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[VIDEO inside] Tragedy in Odesa Oblast: Death of Train Drivers During Attack on Passenger Train

Incidents 08/13/2026, 11:14
🚨 Tragedy in Odesa Oblast: Death of train drivers confirmed during train attack. 🔎 Fact Check: ✅ Attack on train: CONFIRMED. Jet UAV strike on Odesa – Dnipro locomotive. ✅ Crew death: CONFIRMED. Driver and assistant died while performing duties. ✅ Passenger rescue: TRUE. All 340 people evacuated, no casualties. 📊 Details: The crew was following the dispatcher's order for an emergency stop to evacuate people, but the drone struck as they were approaching the station. The locomotive was destroyed by fire. Passengers were transported by bus. 🔎 Conclusion: New tactic confirmed — use of high-speed jet drones against moving trains.
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Firefighters extinguish a major fire at Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery after drone strike in Bashkortostan

Attack on Gazprom Neftkhim Salavat: Drones strike key refinery in Bashkortostan

Incidents 08/13/2026, 08:57
🔥 Powerful blow to Russia's energy sector: drones attack Gazprom Neftkhim Salavat refinery in Bashkortostan. On the night of August 13, 2026, an explosion occurred at one of Russia's largest plants. The fire has engulfed a significant part of the territory. 📉 This is already the third attack on the facility in the last year. Previously, the plant was stopped in July 2026. ⚡️ Against the backdrop of a series of strikes on refineries in Tatarstan and the Orenburg region, the situation with fuel supplies in Russia is worsening. #Bashkortostan #Refinery #DroneAttack #Gazprom #War
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