Ukrainian drone strikes trigger fuel shortages across Russia

Описание: Systematic Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries have severely disrupted Russia’s fuel supply, causing widespread shortages, rationing, and long lines at gas stations across the country. Draining critical Kremlin export revenues and impacting up to 40% of refining capacity, the campaign has forced Vladimir Putin to publicly acknowledge the growing crisis.

In response, Russian authorities are rationing fuel regionally while prioritizing shipments to Moscow to shield the capital from political fallout. The Kremlin has also restricted exports and turned to emergency imports from neighboring countries, showing that ordinary Russians can no longer ignore the impacts of the war.

Video: Jimmy Rushton / The Kyiv Independent