Tag: Energy Security
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Russian drones and missiles bombard Lviv, Ukraine: a city under siege
Unprecedented aerial assault hits Lviv Sunday’s bombardment of Lviv, a western Ukrainian city long considered one of the safest near the Polish border, marked one of the most sustained strikes since Russia’s full‑scale invasion began. Over five hours, Russian Shahed drones and missiles pounded the city and surrounding region, shattering the calm that has kept…
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Poland Scrambles Jets as Russia Strikes Western Ukraine: Escalating Clash Near Nato Border
Rising tensions on Ukraine’s western flank Russia’s overnight missile and drone strikes targeted Ukraine’s western region, with Lviv and the surrounding area bearing the brunt. The assault adds to a wave of attacks aimed at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, complicating any hope for a rapid stabilization of the frontline as winter approaches. In tandem with strikes…
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Drones Hit Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery in Kirishi, Fire Erupts
Overview In the early hours of a Ukrainian drone operation, one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, the Kirishi plant in the Leningrad region, came under fire. Local authorities said a blaze broke out in the industrial zone and firefighters were deployed to the site. Kirishi Refinery processes more than ten million tonnes of crude oil…
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Drones Strike Russia’s Kirishi Oil Refinery: Fire in Leningrad Region
What happened at Kirishi In what authorities described as a major strike on Russia’s energy infrastructure, Ukrainian drones targeted the Kirishi oil refinery in the Leningrad region, triggering a fire in the industrial zone. Early reports from regional officials said firefighting crews had begun active efforts to extinguish the flames. The refinery, located more than…
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Drones Strike Russia’s Kirishi Refinery in the Leningrad Region
Drones Hit Russia’s Kirishi Refinery in the Leningrad Region In what Kyiv and its allies describe as a targeted operation, Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the Kirishi oil refinery deep inside Russia, near the town of Kirishi in the Leningrad region. Local authorities said a fire broke out in the industrial zone and firefighters had begun…
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Ukraine-Russia War: Latest News Oct 4 Live Updates
Live Updates: Oct 4, 2025, in the Ukraine-Russia War The day’s reporting centers on a mix of drone activity, military assessments, and the human cost of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. From European airports to the front lines in eastern Ukraine, authorities and journalists alike are tracking developments with a focus on safety, diplomacy, and accountability.…
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Ukraine Attacks Kirishi Oil Refinery Near St. Petersburg
Overview of the Strike In what appears to be a continuation of the high-stakes drone battles shaping the Ukraine conflict, Ukraine conducted an attack on the Kirishi oil refinery near St. Petersburg. Eyewitness videos show several drones over a residential area before they struck the modern refinery complex, triggering at least three explosions and a…
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Ukraine-Russia War News Today: Zelensky Urges Bold Global Action to Protect Nuclear Safety
Escalation and global stakes amid ongoing fighting The Ukrainian conflict remains in the news as fighting intensifies and international observers track the impact on energy and nuclear safety. President Volodymyr Zelensky took to social channels to address the world, warning that only robust, concrete actions by European partners, the United States and major groupings can…
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Under Control: Russia’s Claim in Ukraine War
Overview: Russia’s claim of control at Zaporizhzhia In a development that has drawn international attention, Russian officials assert that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is under control. The plant, Europe’s largest, sits in southeastern Ukraine and has been at the center of escalating tensions as fighting continues nearby. Moscow describes the…
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IAEA: Diesel Backup at Zaporizhzhia NPP for Ten Days
IAEA warns of prolonged diesel backup at Zaporizhzhia NPP The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the diesel-powered cooling system at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) could run out within about ten days if external power remains unavailable. The agency’s director general, Rafael Grossi, described the situation as the longest and most…