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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)

Karina Michelin wrote that Flávio Bolsonaro was interviewed by Renata Lo Prete on Globo on October 16, nine days before the second round. According to her, he confronted Lula, criticized the Supreme Federal Court, and presented government proposals. Michelin reported that the interview addressed Banco Master and suspicions involving Alexandre de Moraes. When asked about Kassio Nunes Marques, nominated by Jair Bolsonaro and mentioned in messages from Daniel Vorcaro, Flávio stated that the law should apply to everyone. He invoked Law 1.079, advocated for the impeachment of ministers, and accused Moraes of acting as Lula's political strategist in Brasília. In the area of security, Flávio announced that he intended to gather commanders of the Armed Forces and police chiefs in January to combat drug trafficking. He also stated that he would seek to classify Comando Vermelho, PCC, and militias as narcoterrorist organizations, strengthen surveillance at the Port of Santos and borders, including the Amazon, and join the Shield of the Americas to share intelligence information. Regarding the outcome of the elections, he said he would respect it. Flávio also stated that the first round indicated a desire for change and criticized Lula's government for violence against women, family indebtedness, wildfires, and business closures. At the end of the interview, according to Michelin, he committed to not promising what he could not fulfill, to restore purchasing power, and to return safety to the streets. Michelin stated that Flávio declared himself ready for the Presidency and described his candidacy as a project from God. She also wrote that the debate between him and Lula was scheduled for October 18 on TV Bandeirantes, presenting the contest as a confrontation between two projects for the country. #Brasil #Política #Eleições2023 (translated)

We have the opportunity to review the progress made in recent months and future initiatives, with particular attention to the prevention of mass irregular arrivals, the exploitation of migrants, and the implementation of the new European regulatory framework. There is a need to maintain a high level of vigilance at the external borders of the Union, focusing on the prevention of irregular immigration and associated security risks. #Migración #UniónEuropea #España (translated)

"Regarding the recent events in Ceuta, I emphasized the need to maintain a high level of vigilance at the external borders of the Union, focusing attention on preventing irregular immigration and associated security risks," wrote Giorgia Meloni in a post on social media. #UniãoEuropeia #Migrações #Fronteiras (translated)

The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, and 18 other leaders of the European Union reaffirmed the need for a high level of vigilance at the external borders of the bloc, in response to the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, seeking innovative solutions for managing migration flows. #UniãoEuropeia #Migrações #Fronteiras (translated)

For her part, Meloni has called for increased "vigilance" at the borders, focusing on what happened in Ceuta, and has also requested, according to a statement from the Italian government, "a specific review of European legislation to improve the effectiveness of the new procedures for detaining irregular migrants during border controls." #MigraciónEuropa #CrisisCeuta #ControlesFronterizos (translated)

The second table of the V Health Day of elDiario.es highlighted the need for a preventive and coordinated approach in healthcare in the face of climate change, considering that this is the greatest current health risk and that policies must go beyond mere epidemiological surveillance. #SaludPública #OneHealth #CambioClimático (translated)

We are working on a new model of national penitentiary management that is not limited to expanding infrastructure, but also includes improving security protocols, professionalizing personnel, and modernizing the procedures for administration, surveillance, and control of penal facilities. Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch, reported this Tuesday that the six prisons will have high-security infrastructure, surveillance and monitoring systems, inspection equipment, signal jammers, and differentiated modules according to the profile and risk level of those deprived of liberty. #EfectoBukele #ClaudiaSheinbaum #CárcelesMéxico (translated)

SAGE is very concerned about the outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus and the high number of deaths among children, said Anthony Scott, emphasizing that insecurity and the displacement of the population in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continue to hinder access to care, disrupt surveillance, and delay the necessary research to respond to the outbreak. #Ébola #Vacinas #Saúde (translated)

In the same vein, from the Atlantic Alliance, its Secretary General, Mark Rutte, announced this Tuesday after the incident became known that they will strengthen surveillance in these waters, an action that comes just one day after the Supreme Commander of NATO in Europe also raised words against Moscow when presenting a new strategic plan: "If someone is reckless enough to attack us, we will fight." #OTAN #Rusia #Bulgaria (translated)

The events of this summer served as a reminder that effective migration management requires constant vigilance, as well as sustained solidarity and adaptability. In her letter, Von der Leyen states that "the events of this summer served as a reminder that effective migration management requires constant vigilance, as well as sustained solidarity and adaptability" and that "the situation in Ceuta demonstrated the speed with which sudden mass arrivals can put pressure on the EU's external borders, with a tragic human cost." The situation in Ceuta demonstrated the speed with which sudden mass arrivals can put pressure on the EU's external borders, with a tragic human cost. In her letter, Von der Leyen states that "the events of this summer served as a reminder that effective migration management requires constant vigilance, as well as sustained solidarity and adaptability" and that "the situation in Ceuta demonstrated the speed with which sudden mass arrivals can put pressure on the EU's external borders, with a tragic human cost." We must prevent these threats and make it clear that we will never compromise the protection of our external borders: no actor, state or non-state, will be able to exploit our rules or our values to destabilize the Union. "We must prevent these threats and make it clear that we will never compromise the protection of our external borders: no actor, state or non-state, will be able to exploit our rules or our values to destabilize the Union," writes Von der Leyen. #Migración #Ceuta #UniónEuropea (translated)

"The instrumentalization of food has become a reality." As the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, warned after demanding greater oversight of online environments: "The instrumentalization of food has become a reality." #Ciberseguridad #Supermercados #Ciberataque (translated)