Putin Acknowledges Ukrainian Drone Strikes Caused Fuel Shortages in Russia
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago
What happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure have caused fuel shortages in Russia, though he described the situation as not critical. Ukraine has increased drone strikes on Russian refineries and energy facilities to disrupt Moscow's war logistics. This is the Kremlin's first public admission of the damage caused by these attacks deep inside Russian territory.
- 01Putin admits Ukrainian drone strikes caused some fuel shortages in Russia but says situation is not critical.
- 02Ukraine has intensified long-range drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, including refineries near Moscow.
- 03Kremlin previously avoided publicizing the extent of damage from Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
- 04Ukraine views attacks as retaliation for Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- 05A major strike hit a Moscow oil refinery 15 km from the Kremlin, one of the most significant to date.
- 06Energy shortages and power outages also reported in Crimea amid ongoing conflict.
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