Ukraine has launched attacks against an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, a military base, and a weapons factory on Russian territory. President Zelensky claims these actions are aimed at bringing peace closer, but for the public, they only prolong the conflict. The distance of the attack, over a thousand kilometers from the border, marks a new level in Kyiv's reach capability.
Long-range drones and energy vulnerability 🚀
The attack on the terminal in St. Petersburg reveals a technical evolution in Ukrainian drones, capable of bypassing air defenses at a distance of 1,100 km. These devices, likely improved versions of civilian models with greater autonomy and satellite guidance, expose the vulnerability of critical oil infrastructure. For Russia, protecting these facilities means redistributing anti-aircraft systems, leaving other fronts weaker. The impact on global fuel prices is imminent.
Peace 1,100 km away (and rising) 😅
Zelensky says attacking a terminal 1,100 km away will bring peace, much like saying setting the kitchen on fire will solve hunger. The logic is simple: if missiles reach farther, the war gets closer to those who previously only saw it on TV. The funny thing is that while some seek to bring peace closer, drivers around the world prepare to pay more at the pump. Ironies of modern geopolitics.