Ukraine chokes fuel to Crimea, Russian consumers, targeting military supply
Summary
Ukraine has launched major attacks against Russian fuel supply lines to Crimea, worsening an energy crisis on the peninsula. Ukraine is also striking deep inside Russia, targeting key refineries and fuel infrastructure to cut off military and civilian fuel supplies.Key Facts
- Ukraine attacked 19 Russian fuel tankers, a cargo ship, and a ferry from July 6 to 8, including nine tankers on one night.
- Russia rerouted fuel supplies to Crimea by sea after losing overland routes due to Ukrainian strikes.
- Ukraine disabled the oil offloading terminal at Novorossiysk, impacting Russian fuel logistics.
- Fuel sales to civilians in Sevastopol (Crimea) have stopped, and many Crimean regions face electricity blackouts.
- Ukraine destroyed Russian military aircraft and drone storage facilities at airfields in Crimea.
- Ukraine launched a large drone strike on Moscow during a NATO summit, with over 400 drones intercepted.
- Ukrainian strikes targeted major Russian oil terminals, including one in St. Petersburg, aiming to reduce Russia’s fuel exports.
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