Russian-occupied Crimea cuts off civilian fuel sales after Ukrainian strikes
Russian-occupied Crimea has stopped selling fuel to citizens and businesses following Ukrainian attacks on an oil depot and the Kerch crossing. These strikes are part of a broader campaign targeting over 50 Russian oil sites, causing severe fuel shortages and power cuts. President Vladimir Putin described the damage as "not critical" despite gas rationing.
What changed
Reports now specify that strikes on the Kerch crossing and an oil depot led to the total halt of fuel sales.
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Crimea Halts Fuel Sales Amid Ukrainian Infrastructure Strikes
confidence 90%Russian-occupied Crimea has stopped selling fuel to citizens and businesses following Ukrainian attacks on an oil depot and the Kerch crossing. These strikes are part of a broader campaign targeting over 50 Russian oil sites, causing severe fuel shortages and power cuts. President Vladimir Putin described the damage as "not critical" despite gas rationing.
What's confirmed:
- Ukraine has targeted over 50 Russian oil sites, cutting a third of Russia's refining capacity.
- Fuel sales to private citizens and businesses in annexed Crimea have been completely stopped.
- Ukrainian drone and missile campaigns have caused fuel shortages and power cuts in Crimea.
- Vladimir Putin stated the damage to infrastructure is "not critical".
Still unconfirmed:
- Crimea is currently the worst fuel crisis Russia has faced since 2014.
- A resident of Sevastopol is using desperate measures to fill her car's gas tank.
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Fuel Sales Halted in Crimea Following Ukrainian Drone Strikes
confidence 90%Russian-occupied Crimea has stopped selling gasoline to businesses and private citizens. Ukrainian drone attacks targeted oil facilities and transport infrastructure. A major oil refinery in southern Russia was set on fire during the assault.
What's confirmed:
- Ukrainian drone strikes ignited a major Russian oil refinery in the south.
- Russian authorities stated the refinery fire killed at least two people.
- President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russia is experiencing a "difficult period".
Still unconfirmed:
- A Sevastopol resident reported owning a backup generator but lacking fuel to power it.
- Kyiv's targeting of fuel supplies challenges the Kremlin's narrative of winning the war.
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Russian-installed authorities halt civilian fuel sales in Crimea
confidence 95%Officials in Russian-occupied Crimea have suspended gasoline sales to private individuals and businesses. The move follows Ukrainian drone strikes targeting oil facilities and transport infrastructure. Shortages were already prompting fuel rationing on the peninsula.
What's confirmed:
- Russian-installed authorities in occupied Crimea suspended fuel sales to private individuals and businesses.
- Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted oil facilities and transport infrastructure in Crimea.
- Fuel had been rationed in Russian-occupied territories prior to the total suspension of civilian sales.
- Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales on Sunday.
Still unconfirmed:
- Petrol sales are banned for everyone except authorities.
- Kyiv struck both sides of the Crimean bridge.
- A weak tourist season contributed to the fuel shortage.