Ukraine claims its long-range strikes have neutralized 51% of Russia’s oil refining capacity, dealing a significant blow to Moscow’s economy and its ability to supply its forces. President Putin acknowledged at the Valdai Club forum that these strikes cost Russia approximately 1% of its gross domestic product. Diesel production has fallen by about 30% and drivers must wait up to 40 hours to fill up, while the Kremlin has banned diesel exports. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Kharkiv killed at least two people, and Ukraine has deployed AI-controlled automated turrets to shoot down Russian Shahed drones.
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