Drone War Escalates Near Putin’s City: Ukraine hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg’s Kirovsky district, while Russia said it shot down 72 drones over the Leningrad region; Zelensky called it “long-range sanctions” and said Kronstadt was also struck. Energy Pressure & Fuel Crunch: Ukraine claims its strikes have disabled 42.74% of Russia’s oil refining capacity and damaged dozens of storage tanks, as Russia rolls out fuel rationing and queues spread across regions. Ukraine Targets Rail Logistics: Kyiv says Russia has damaged or destroyed 200+ Ukrainian railway locomotives since the start of 2026, with repair burdens rising. Frontline Claims in Donetsk: Russia says it captured Kostiantynivka after months of fighting; Ukraine denies it and says defenders still resist and sabotage continues. Information & Hybrid Fight: Ukraine’s media regulator warns Russia targets Ukrainian media via cyberattacks, while Ukraine also accuses Moscow of planning disinformation to strain ties between Ukraine and Poland. Diplomacy & Nuclear Messaging: Putin told the US on its 250th anniversary that Russia and America share responsibility as the two largest nuclear powers. Legal Push in Europe: The Netherlands confirmed it will host a Nuremberg-style tribunal for Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine.