Russian regions face fuel shortages
Several regions in Russia are facing fresh fuel shortages after Ukraine resumed frequent drone strikes on the country’s oil refineries. The Orenburg region in the Urals responded by introducing fuel rationing measures, including sales limits tied to vehicle license plates and per-driver caps at the pump.
The restrictions followed a Ukrainian drone strike on the Orsk refinery, located about 1,500 kilometers southeast of Moscow. Local officials said repairs at the facility could take as long as six months.
Key Events
- Ukraine resumed near-daily attacks on Russian oil refineries after a brief lull in July.
- Several Russian regions began reporting renewed fuel shortages.
- Orenburg region introduced a rationing system for fuel sales starting Wednesday.
- The system limits gasoline and diesel sales by vehicle license plate and per driver.
- The Orenburg rules also ban filling fuel canisters.
- A Ukrainian drone struck the Orsk refinery on Tuesday.
- Officials said the Orsk refinery could take up to six months to repair.
Russian bomb hits Kramatorsk apartment building
A Russian guided aerial bomb struck a residential apartment building in Kramatorsk, in eastern Ukraine, causing part of the structure to collapse. Rescue teams pulled survivors from the rubble after the strike.
Local officials said the attack killed one person and injured 15 others. The building was hit during ongoing Russian strikes on the city and nearby areas.
Key Events
- A Russian guided aerial bomb struck a residential apartment building in Kramatorsk.
- Part of the building collapsed after the impact.
- Rescuers pulled survivors from the rubble.
- Local officials said one person was killed.
- Officials reported 15 people were injured.
Family Survives Prehistoric Upheaval
The End of Oak Street is a science-fiction thriller directed by David Robert Mitchell. Set in 1982, it follows the Platt family—Denise, Greg, and their two children—whose quiet suburban life is disrupted when Oak Street is ripped from their neighborhood and dropped into a prehistoric world full of dinosaurs.
The film stars Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery. It has a runtime of 99 minutes, is distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland, and carries a 12/14 age rating in Switzerland. Its theatrical release is set for 14 August 2026.
Key Events
- The Platt family lives a normal suburban life in the 1980s.
- A mysterious cosmic event pulls Oak Street away from its neighborhood.
- The street is transported into a prehistoric era populated by dinosaurs.
- Denise and Greg Platt try to protect their children and survive.
- The film is directed by David Robert Mitchell and stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.
SafeStorage expands storage business
SafeStorage, a technology-enabled self-storage and warehousing company, said it has completed 11 years of operations and reached about ₹50 crore in annual recurring revenue. The update highlights the company’s continued growth in India and its expansion into international markets.
The company also plans to add around 50,000 square feet of space across key locations. The planned additions include Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Coimbatore and Dubai, strengthening its storage capacity and market presence.
Key Events
- SafeStorage marked 11 years of operations.
- The company reported reaching about ₹50 crore in annual recurring revenue.
- It said it is expanding across India and international markets.
- The company plans to add about 50,000 square feet of space.
- Planned expansion includes Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Coimbatore and Dubai.