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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)

He wants to create problems for our farmers and ranchers with diesel fuel. Trump himself, who is fully aware that Russian diesel barrels will not help lower prices before the elections on November 3 – they will barely cover a day and a half of consumption, according to The Economist – was looking for a scapegoat and pointed his finger at Zelensky: "He wants to create problems for our farmers and ranchers with diesel fuel," he wrote last weekend on his social network, Truth, while urging him to cease his attacks on Russian refineries and – later – announcing an "energy ceasefire" between Moscow and Kyiv that the facts have disproven. #Trump #Ucrania #Putin (translated)

The use of electric cars has significantly increased in Spain, with 79.1% of households with multiple vehicles already considering them their main option, mainly driven by fuel savings, although concerns about price, range, and battery life persist. #CochesEléctricos #Ecomovilidad #MovilidadSostenible (translated)

The blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has increased the cost of agricultural products by 13% during the third quarter of 2026, which could trigger a food security crisis in Asia and Africa due to the disruption of fertilizer and fuel supplies. #BloqueoOrmuz #CrisisAlimentaria #PreciosAgrícolas (translated)

The rise in fuel prices resulting from the war in Iran threatens to cost Republicans at the polls, and Trump believes that rapprochement with Moscow could help correct the situation: if Russian oil flows freely, he thinks, consumers will quickly feel the relief in their pockets. #Ucrania #Zelenski #Trump (translated)

Juanma Tucci wrote that Estudiantes was “more alone against everyone than ever” and described the situation as a war in which their opponents, he said, acted as if anything was allowed. He stated that every maneuver strengthened the unity around the club and awakened something linked to its identity. He also insisted that Estudiantes would advance again supported by its history and that they would not be subdued “from a desk,” despite having gone to seek glory in Manchester. #Estudiantes #Fútbol #Lucha (translated)

Essential measures are directed and temporary to alleviate the burden and reduce price volatility. In the longer term, we need to continue reducing Europe's dependence on fossil fuels. In this regard, the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, has called for a "coordinated" response from all partners. #Energía #CrisisEconómica #UE (translated)

Bertrand Ndongo wrote that he was still in Ceuta and described an improvised beauty center that, he said, immigrants had set up next to the fuel tanks in the port. He added that haircuts were offered there for between 3 and 4 euros. He also tagged Periodista Digital and shared a link. https://t.co/3ZZAk7W4HJ #Ceuta #inmigrantes #peluquería (translated)

Nachez stated that Red Bull had made significant progress in the performance of its engine without introducing hardware improvements, through calibration adjustments, energy management, fuel, and integration with the chassis. He also noted that the team expected to significantly improve performance with planned hardware changes for 2027 and cited The Race. #RedBullRacing #Fórmula1 #Rendimiento (translated)

It is disgusting that the United States is now lifting sanctions on Russian fuel, and it is clearly ridiculous to blame Ukraine for the rise in prices that obviously began with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Putin is killing innocent Ukrainian civilians every day. Ukrainians are fighting for their lives. And yet, the White House seems intent on forcing American drivers to finance Putin's slaughter. The former Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, did not mince words and wrote: "It is disgusting that the United States is now lifting sanctions on Russian fuel, and it is clearly ridiculous to blame Ukraine for the rise in prices that obviously began with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Putin is killing innocent Ukrainian civilians every day. Ukrainians are fighting for their lives. And yet, the White House seems intent on forcing American drivers to finance Putin's slaughter." #Hutíes #ArabiaSaudí #Trump (translated)

Almost 30 products in the shopping basket have increased in price by more than 5% over the past year, highlighting the rise in prices of fuels and basic foods, while train transportation has seen a notable decrease in prices. #Inflación #CestaDeLaCompra #AumentoDePrecios (translated)

Brussels proposes to delay for a year the enforcement of methane emission obligations for fossil fuel importers, seeking to balance the fight against climate change with the current energy crisis following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. #Metano #CambioClimático #EnergíaEU (translated)

No one is telling me anything. That is an agreement on diesel. It is not for us. That fuel is going to be made available to the world. It will not be allocated to us. It is an agreement on diesel that will be made available to the global market, because the global market has suffered from high prices. Asked about the criticisms within his ranks, Trump replied, as is customary, denying the allegations. "No one is telling me anything. That is an agreement on diesel. It is not for us. That fuel is going to be made available to the world. It will not be allocated to us. It is an agreement on diesel that will be made available to the global market, because the global market has suffered from high prices," he said Tuesday in impromptu remarks to the press from the White House. #Trump #Ucrania #Putin (translated)