Key developments on Oct. 16:

• Drone attack sparks fire at industrial facility in Russia's Surgut district, governor says
• Pope Leo urges Putin to allow humanitarian aid, evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky
• Ukrainian military strikes million-dollar Russian radar in Krasnodar Krai, General Staff claim
• Zelensky's ask: 300 Patriot

The consequences of Kiev’s campaign against Russian refining infrastructure had travelled considerably further than the drones themselves. Months of attacks had damaged refineries, reduced fuel production and contributed to shortages inside Russia. Much of the discussion surrounding the campaign focused on the damage inflicted on Moscow: how many facilities had been hit, how much refining […]

Attacks on Russian and Saudi oil infrastructure threaten global energy security by disrupting supplies, increasing oil prices, and intensifying economic pressures on importing countries. Coordinated international efforts are essential to protect energy facilities, diversify supplies, and secure maritime trade routes. Recently, countries and non-state actors have changed their methods of warfare. The world has witnessed […]

Kyiv's centralised heating systems will be turned on, starting with social institutions such as schools, hospitals, and kindergartens. The decision was sparked by "extreme conditions" created by constant bombardment, Klitschko said.