Ukraine is intensifying strikes on Russian oil and weapons infrastructure, with consequences now reaching Moscow itself. According to Al Jazeera, Russia's capital is experiencing petrol shortages and what residents are calling 'oil rain'—the fallout from repeated Ukrainian attacks on fuel production and storage facilities. The escalation comes as Ukraine secures fresh international aid and advances diplomatic negotiations with the European Union, marking a significant shift in how the conflict is affecting civilians inside Russia.

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