Putin Breaks Silence in Wildberries Strikes | Ukraine War News Update 20260819
Ukraine has launched a massive wave of long-range drone strikes targeting critical infrastructure deep inside Russian territory, including the Sverdlov explosives plant in Dzerzhinsk and the Bashneft-UNPZ refinery in Ufa. As Russia’s oil refining capacity drops to levels not seen since the 1990s, a
Ukraine has launched a massive wave of long-range drone strikes targeting critical infrastructure deep inside Russian territory, including the Sverdlov explosives plant in Dzerzhinsk and the Bashneft-UNPZ refinery in Ufa. As Russia’s oil refining capacity drops to levels not seen since the 1990s, a major fuel crisis is emerging in Moscow with reports indicating only 28% of service stations currently have gasoline in stock.
In this update, Jonathan MS Pearce analyzes the return of 103 Ukrainian POWs from Russian captivity and the growing mobilization panic at the Georgian border as Russians flee following rumors of a new draft. We also examine the diplomatic fallout as Ghana demands Russia stop the illegal recruitment of its citizens. The video covers strategic hits on the Savasleyka military airfield, the destruction of the AlmaFood plant near Moscow, and the impact of the new Ukrainian Barracuda USVs. While Putin claims these strikes have no critical consequences, the reality on the ground suggests a significant blow to Russian military logistics and the energy sector.
