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Inside Ukraine’s campaign to turn Russian-occupied Crimea into an 'island'

Ukraine is using mid-range drones to target fuel depots, roads, and bridges to cut off the peninsula from Moscow. These strikes have led to civilian fuel shortages and power outages. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attacks on oil facilities as long-range sanctions.

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Ukraine has escalated its air campaign to isolate Crimea, leading to a total suspension of civilian fuel sales.

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  1. Ukraine Intensifies Campaign to Isolate Russian-Occupied Crimea

    Ukraine is using mid-range drones to target fuel depots, roads, and bridges to cut off the peninsula from Moscow. These strikes have led to civilian fuel shortages and power outages. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attacks on oil facilities as long-range sanctions.

    What's confirmed:

    • Russian-appointed governor Sergey Aksyonov announced on June 21 that fuel will only be dispensed to state services for vital activities and security.
    • Ukraine is targeting bridges, fuel depots, and roads connecting Crimea to Russia and southern front lines.
    • Civilian gasoline sales have been halted in occupied Crimea following Ukrainian attacks on oil facilities.
    • The peninsula is experiencing rolling power outages and a cancelled tourism season.
    • Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Ukrainian military forces struck an oil terminal in occupied Crimea overnight on June 21.
    • A key railway bridge in occupied Crimea was set ablaze following a Ukrainian strike.
    • Strikes causing fuel and power shortages will serve as a psychological breaking point for Moscow.
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