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Putin says Russia faces fuel shortages as Ukrainian drones strike refineries

President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries are causing fuel shortages. He stated that while these infrastructure problems are "obvious," they are "not critical." A task force has been created to secure supplies.

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Putin has officially detailed how Ukrainian deep-strike successes have hampered Russian fuel production.

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  1. Putin Admits Ukrainian Drone Strikes Caused Russian Fuel Shortages

    President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries are causing fuel shortages. He stated that while these infrastructure problems are "obvious," they are "not critical." A task force has been created to secure supplies.

    What's confirmed:

    • Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries are causing fuel shortages.
    • A task force was established to ensure fuel supplies.
    • Putin described the infrastructure problems as "obvious" but "not critical."
    • Putin stated that air defense production must increase to protect infrastructure and lower economic damage.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Russia has asked Kazakhstan for gasoline to ease shortages.
    • Fights and long lines have occurred at gas stations across Russia.
    • A Ukrainian strike on oil facilities reached more than 800 miles beyond the frontlines.
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