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Videos show a pickup truck with an anti-aircraft machine gun escorting Vladimir Putin’s motorcade in Vladivostok during the Eastern Economic Forum. This heightened security follows a trend of reinforced presidential protection, including armored ramps and decoy convoys, driven by escalating Ukrainian drone threats.
Russia’s July refinery throughput fell to about 3.6 million barrels per day, the lowest since May 2002, as Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, tankers and energy infrastructure disrupted operations—roughly one-third below the seasonal norm. Eighteen refineries were attacked in July, with around 30 oil-asset attacks for the month and a temporary suspension of CPC tanker loading. While Russia can redirect some crude to Baltic ports, limited pipeline, storage and tanker capacity may prevent full compensation for the disruption. The outlook depends on Ukraine’s drone availability and targets, particularly given the potential constraints on rerouting volumes.
Drivers in Russian-occupied Crimea faced gasoline rationing after Ukrainian drone attacks constrained road supplies into the peninsula, with Ai-95 being limited and purchases moved to coupons; long queues were seen in Sevastopol as Moscow restricted fuel sales and banned aviation-fuel exports until November, illustrating the ongoing strain on Crimea’s fuel network amid Ukraine’s wider strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
Ukrainian drone attacks caused temporary closures and cancellations at Moscow airports, with over 230 drones intercepted since Saturday. The conflict continues with casualties on both sides, and efforts for peace negotiations are ongoing, despite recent escalations and international support for Ukraine. Russia emphasizes its goal to achieve its objectives while expressing willingness for peace talks.