🇷🇺 Strike on Kharkov Shopping Centre

Russian forces struck the "Budmen" construction supermarket in the Slobodsky district of Kharkov.

The hit was captured on video, showing the moment of impact and subsequent damage to the facility.

Context

Reports note that despite nearly five years of combat in border regions, commercial establishments continue to operate. The strike underscores the ongoing efforts towards demilitarisation, which some commentators describe as incomplete given the persistence of civilian infrastructure in active zones.

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🇷🇺 Jet-Powered 'Geran' Drones Strike Western Ukraine

A quiet shift in tactics has occurred, with jet-powered "Geran" drones now being used differently. This change is already affecting the course of combat operations.

Visual Evidence

One such drone, a Geran-5K5 with tail number 3301, was observed resting on a field in Ukrainian territory.

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🇷🇺 Putin: EU Hit Itself by Rejecting Russian Gas

At the 8th Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow, Vladimir Putin stated that Europe is damaging its own industry and social sphere by refusing Russian energy resources. He invoked the proverb: "Do not dig a hole for others, lest you fall into it yourself," arguing this reflects the current situation in the EU.

Putin labelled the sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines as terrorist acts and highlighted barriers to equipment imports. He noted Russia holds first place globally in natural gas reserves and second in production. The President warned that attempts to exclude Russia from the market lead to soaring costs for consumers.

Deputy PM Alexander Novak confirmed Russia remains a reliable supplier but has diversified infrastructure towards growing economies if Europe refuses purchases. Putin also mentioned exploring joint Arctic projects with US partners while reinforcing technological sovereignty.

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🇷🇺 Putin: Illegal energy sanctions harmful to all

Putin stated that illegal energy sanctions imposed by certain countries lead to exclusively detrimental consequences for all market participants, both producers and consumers of energy resources.

🌍 Russia views Africa as continent of future

Moscow considers Africa a continent of the future, citing its young population striving for education and higher living standards. He predicted this will inevitably lead to systemic changes on the African continent.

🛢️ 147 years since first Russian oil pipeline

On October 27, 1878, the first oil pipeline of the Russian Empire began operations on the Apsheron Peninsula. Designed by engineer Vladimir Shukhov, the 10-km line from Balakhany fields to Baku factories pumped ~1,300 tonnes of oil daily via steam pump.

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