>>>518767016 (cont'd)
Geopolitics & Economy
>>> Russia’s fuel crunch has spread to at least 57 regions, causing queues, rationing, and price spikes; Ukrainian deep strikes on refineries and pipelines have compounded distribution issues and forced imports.
>>> Authorities across Ukraine are hardening generation and distribution sites and preparing the public for a tough winter, including possible delays to the heating season; officials estimate about $2 billion in extra gas imports due to Russian attacks.
>>> Front-line observers note rapid Russian adaptations in drone and missile profiles tuned against Ukrainian EW and air defenses, demanding faster counter-measures from Kyiv.
>>> Analysts say the ground-robot race is accelerating, with unmanned platforms for recon, logistics, and assault already in trials on both sides; broad adoption could reshape tactics and casualty profiles.
>>> A widely circulated publication with an AI-generated scenario about Russia capturing major Ukrainian cities stressed the uncertainty of the war’s trajectory, a reminder to base planning on verified data.