Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Summary
Officials in Russian-held Crimea stopped selling gasoline to regular people after Ukraine increased attacks on fuel supplies in the area. The Crimean leader said fuel will now only be sold to government agencies, as recent strikes have caused deaths and worsened fuel shortages in the region.Key Facts
- Crimea is controlled by Russia but is targeted by Ukrainian attacks on fuel supplies.
- Ukrainian strikes recently killed four people and wounded 28 in Crimea.
- Civilians can no longer buy gasoline; only government agencies can get fuel.
- Ukraine targeted a Crimean oil depot and an oil facility in Russia’s Krasnodar region.
- Ukraine calls these attacks “long-range sanctions” on Russia’s energy infrastructure.
- Fuel shortages in Crimea are the worst since Russia annexed the peninsula in 2014.
- Authorities limited gasoline sales to 20 liters per vehicle per week using prepaid coupons.
- Some people bring fuel via the Kerch bridge but with limits, and some resell it at higher prices.
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