Putin admits Ukrainian drone strikes are driving Russian fuel shortages
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine’s drone attacks on oil refineries are causing fuel shortages in Russia. The strikes have forced some regions to limit petrol sales, but Putin said the shortage is not critical and Russia is working to fix the problem.Key Facts
- Ukraine is using long-range drones to attack Russian oil refineries.
- These attacks have damaged about a quarter of Russia’s oil refining capacity.
- Fuel shortages have led to rationing in at least 56 Russian regions, including Moscow.
- Crimea has declared a state of emergency due to disruptions caused by strikes.
- Putin said Russia will increase fuel imports and protect refineries to ease shortages.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed strikes in Krasnodar Krai and Yaroslavl oblast.
- The shortages have caused long petrol queues, which is unusual in Russia.
- Experts say the impact depends on how long Ukraine continues its attacks.
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