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Nacho Montes de Oca stated that Ukraine launched a massive long-range drone attack against St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region overnight. According to his post, the impacts hit a oil terminal and the main data center of VKontakte, as well as causing fires in several districts. He added that regional authorities reported the downing of dozens of drones and that restrictions at Pulkovo Airport delayed or canceled at least 46 flights. Montes de Oca noted that the terminal had an annual capacity of about 12.5 million tons and was an important point for transporting fuels via the Baltic and supplying the Russian fleet that exported crude oil. Although, according to him, the damage only affected part of the facilities, he stated that the fire in tanks and pumping systems temporarily suspended 100% of loading operations. He estimated that repairs would reduce Russian logistical capacity to export diesel by 15% to 20% for several weeks. Regarding VKontakte, which according to Montes de Oca had over 95 million active monthly users, the author stated that the data center provided communication, video, and access to public platforms, and was also integrated into state systems for education, health, and e-government. He added that NetBlocks recorded a drop in platform traffic to 56% of its normal level, about 44% less. In his analysis, the attack added to previous ones against Yandex data centers in Sasovo, Kaluga, and Vladímir, and could affect digital and state services. Montes de Oca indicated that the Ruchyi depot could store 114,000 cubic meters of fuel and supplied heavy and rail transport of the Leningrad Military District. He also stated that the Baltic ports supported Russian exports of crude and its derivatives. According to his post, Russia aimed to export between 3 and 3.5 million tons of diesel per month by the end of 2026, more than 10% of the global market, and damage to terminals and refineries would limit its income and export capacity. The author said that the offensive weakened the energy truce driven by Donald Trump and that Kiev had warned it would respond if Russia continued attacking Ukrainian infrastructure. He added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had confirmed that Starshield was not operating in Ukraine nor had it been enabled to guide Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, so, according to Montes de Oca, it was not used in the attack. #Ucrania #SanPetersburgo #GuerraUcrania (translated)

Marco Setaccioli criticized those who claimed that bombing refineries meant “burning the planet,” stating that those people did not mention the Russian actions of recent years. According to him, Russian forces had scattered bombs and mines over hundreds of thousands of hectares, poisoned fields and aquifers, blown up dams, and killed millions of farm animals, in addition to causing suffering to pets, setting fire to shelters, and disrupting the ecosystem. Setaccioli had used a derogatory expression to compare critics to Greta Thunberg. #Ambiente #Guerra #Sostenibilità (translated)

Bernardo Bertoldi's article analyzes the evolution of philanthropy, predicting a third phase driven by the influx of capital generated by artificial intelligence, which will shift attention towards global threats and require a new ecosystem of funders and professionals to effectively manage these funds. #filantropia #sostenibilità #intelligenzaartificiale (translated)

We are a leading region in biotechnology and life sciences. "We are a leading region in biotechnology and life sciences. The choice of Lazio to host the great project of the Longevity Valley confirms the strength of an ecosystem that has regained the ability to attract international investments and develop innovation. Our goal is to transform this heritage of research and skills into tangible opportunities: new qualified employment, economic growth, and innovative solutions to improve people's health and quality of life. The Lazio Region will determinedly accompany every phase of this project, which we consider strategic and historic," emphasized the president of the Lazio Region, Francesco Rocca. #LongevityValley #Biotecnologia #Innovazione (translated)

The Longevity Valley project was presented at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, a new biotech hub in Lazio dedicated to longevity science and preventive medicine, which aims to create an innovative ecosystem to accelerate biotech discoveries and address the challenges of global aging. #LongevityValley #Biotecnologia #Innovazione (translated)

The reality is that when we see what is happening in Aragón and compare it with the closure of several plants in Europe, we realize that we have taken advantage of the opportunity. We are very proud that Aragón is at the forefront of the industrial restructuring of the automotive sector. It's not just the plant; it's the ecosystem that is generated around it, with projects in Mallén, Pedrola, and Borja. All of that ecosystem, which was already good news, is added to the announcement of the production of the B05 model. #Leapmotor #Zaragoza #Automoción (translated)

The Pisa Alliance for Knowledge is born, an agreement between six institutions to strengthen research, training, and innovation, with the aim of giving a unified voice and promoting synergies in an ecosystem worth over 630 million euros. #AlleanzaPisana #Ricerca #Innovazione (translated)

The Government has initially approved the expansion of the Aigüestortes National Park by 9%, increasing its area from nearly 40,000 hectares to more than 43,500, with the aim of strengthening ecological protection and improving the connectivity of its ecosystems. #ParqueNacionalAigüestortes #ConservaciónEcológica #ProtecciónAmbiental (translated)

Gaia Giambastiani of ESCP argues that communication based on verifiable evidence and transparency can help businesses and leaders tackle the growing crisis of trust caused by misinformation in the current complex information ecosystem. #fiducia #disinformazione #governance (translated)

The Environment Department of the Community of Madrid has designed a recovery plan for the Sierra Oeste, which includes an immediate investment of 25 million euros and a timeframe of ten years to restore the ecosystem devastated by a fire that destroyed more than 24,000 hectares. #SierraOeste #Reforestación #MedioAmbiente (translated)

The author noted that Germany had opened, through HackerOne and before its deployment, the d-you digital identity wallet and the EUDI ecosystem to external hackers to detect security flaws. https://t.co/wdRIqrmK9M https://t.co/NnPgEIgauo #Ciberseguridad #Hacking #IdentidadDigital #DE (translated)

I want to confirm the creation of the first tourism academy of the European Union. This will also benefit SMEs and the tourism ecosystem of the countries in the bloc. This was confirmed on Friday by the European Commissioner for Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, during the global summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) being held in Valletta (Malta), in a context marked by the need to strengthen European tourism competitiveness. Vacant positions and the lack of skills are one of the biggest challenges facing the sector today. We want a better balance of visits between places and throughout the year. Tzitzikostas warned about the concentration of travel during certain periods and argued for the need to promote lesser-known destinations, encourage off-season travel, and favor longer stays. Resilience is not just about quickly recovering from impacts or crises. It is also about being able to absorb them. Tzitzikostas warned that the sector must prepare to face risks such as geopolitical tensions, climate change, trade uncertainty, and the shortage of professionals. #TurismoEU #AcademiaTurística #CompetitividadEuropea (translated)

The wildfires in Ávila have created a significant ecological risk, with several towns restricting the use of tap water due to contamination after torrential rains washed ashes into rivers and aquifers, exacerbating erosion and endangering the recovery of the ecosystem. #IncendiosForestales #CrisisClimática #Erosión (translated)

Jan Ptacek, vice president of Renault Commercial Vehicles, states that although Chinese competitors are more active in the European market, the brand is confident in its new electric van Trafic E-Tech and its service ecosystem to maintain a competitive advantage while continuing to offer combustion versions. #Renault #VehículosEléctricos #CompetenciaChina (translated)