Petrol shortages and ‘oil rain’ bring Russia-Ukraine war home to Moscow
Summary
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities have caused fuel shortages and rationing in many parts of Russia, including Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukraine received over 10 billion euros in new military aid from European allies and made progress toward joining the European Union.Key Facts
- Ukraine launched strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, damaging a major Moscow refinery twice in one week.
- The refinery supplies over 38% of Moscow’s fuel, including fuel for six nearby airports.
- The attacks caused “oil rain” (black soot falling from the sky) and forced several Moscow airports to close.
- Fuel rationing is now in place in 53 Russian regions and occupied Ukraine; Moscow petrol stations limit sales to 20 liters of petrol per customer.
- Russia’s oil production fell below target in May due to production cuts and damage from Ukrainian attacks.
- Russia is responding by selling lower-quality fuel and planning to import more refined petroleum from Asia.
- Ukraine secured 4 billion euros in military aid for missiles, artillery, and drones from allies including Germany and the EU.
- Ukraine made progress on EU membership talks after Hungary’s leader, who delayed talks, lost power.
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