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Russian officials acknowledge an increase in Ukrainian drone attacks, including recent interceptions around Moscow and at an oil terminal near St. Petersburg. These strikes seek to deplete Russia’s fuel supplies and to serve a psychological purpose: reminding Russian citizens that the war still rages and that their country remains vulnerable despite Kremlin narratives of control. The attacks have also caused logistical headaches for Russian forces, disrupting fuel supplies needed for winter operations and armored vehicle readiness, crucial during the ongoing conflict.