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Ukraine launched a significant drone swarm and 'Flamingo' ballistic missile strike deep into Russia, targeting a major oil terminal in St. Petersburg. The facility, one of the largest in the Baltic with 21 storage tanks and a 12.5 million ton annual handling capacity, was set ablaze. This area was previously considered heavily fortified, highlighting a perceived failure in Russian air defense.
President Zelenskyy referred to these attacks as 'long-range sanctions,' confirming that Ukrainian forces struck port oil infrastructure near St. Petersburg that generates revenue for Russia's war effort. Successful strikes also hit Kronstadt, an important military target, with distances exceeding 850 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Zelenskyy thanked those ensuring Ukraine's precision.
Putin's 117 million euro super yacht, 'Though Casatka,' was urgently moved to the Arctic, accompanied by two Navy ships, due to threats of Ukrainian drone attacks. US intelligence also indicates that Russia plans an attack on Warsaw, Poland, to test NATO's resolve, potentially targeting critical infrastructure with missiles and drones or crossing the border from Kaliningrad or Belarus.
A Ukrainian missile strike hit Russia's Belgar Mitcher and Skyaya thermal power plant, causing widespread disruptions, including significant impacts on telecommunications, mobile networks, and internet connectivity across parts of the cities.
Russian media reported a 90-minute phone call between Putin and Donald Trump, where Putin congratulated Trump on Independence Day and invited him to Russia. This followed a call between Zelenskyy and Trump (prior to Putin's call), where Zelenskyy also congratulated Trump and Americans on Independence Day, discussing the frontline situation and diplomatic efforts, agreeing to continue discussions at the NATO summit.
Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Putin, stated that Putin gave Trump a precise evaluation of battlefield developments in Ukraine, describing their discussion as pragmatic and constructive. Ushakov mentioned that Wititov Kushner is expected to continue aiding peace efforts and is prepared to visit Moscow again. Trump reportedly offered to assist in the Ukraine conflict settlement before the NATO summit in Turkey.
The video highlights recent massive Russian strikes in the heart of Kyiv earlier in the week, which resulted in close to 30 deaths and severe damage, including to the Five-Star Premier Palace Hotel. Russia also targeted gym facilities in Zaporizhzhia. The video concludes by showing footage of the 'Flamingo' ground-launched cruise missiles that Ukraine has been deploying, such as those that targeted Russia's Titan Barakati factory and the Volga Oblast.