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Ukraine Strikes Spark Russian Fuel Crisis, US OKs Patriot Build

7/10/2026

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Ukrainian Drones Shortage

Drivers in many Russian regions are waiting hours at stations as fuel rationing spreads to over 90 percent of the country.
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil depots and tankers, sparking a fuel shortage and prompting Moscow to ban diesel exports.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a license for Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defence missiles domestically.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said agreements with Estonia, Netherlands, Denmark will enable production, export of defence technologies.

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Ukraine Drone Blitz

Ukraine launched its largest recent drone campaign, striking 21 vessels and deep-inside Russian oil refineries within three days.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a license for Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defence missiles domestically.
Zelenskyy and Trump met at NATO summit to discuss a drone pact and air-defence priority.
Russia’s “Phase Zero” campaign sonobuoys near HMS Prince of Wales and fired shots at vessel.

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Ukrainian Drones Shortage

Drivers in many Russian regions are waiting hours at stations as fuel rationing spreads to over 90 percent of the country.
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil depots and tankers, sparking a fuel shortage and prompting Moscow to ban diesel exports.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a license for Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defence missiles domestically.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said agreements with Estonia, Netherlands, Denmark will enable production, export of defence technologies.

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