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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Destroy Key Russian Refineries, Fuel Shortages Hit Putin's War Effort
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 6 hours ago
What happened
Ukrainian drone strikes destroyed key oil refineries in southern Russia, causing fuel shortages that President Putin publicly acknowledged. The attacks have led to rationing and halted civilian fuel sales in Crimea, significantly impacting Russia's military logistics.
- 01Ukrainian drones attacked and set fire to major Russian oil refineries in southern Russia.
- 02The Slavyansk-na-Kubani refinery, processing 4 million tons of oil yearly, was heavily damaged.
- 03Putin admitted to a "certain fuel deficit" in Russia for the first time since the invasion.
- 04Fuel sales stopped in Crimea and rationing imposed in regions like Irkutsk due to shortages.
- 05Zelensky called the attacks "long-term sanctions" targeting Russia's war resources.
- 06Western analysts say energy shortages are slowing Russian military movements on the battlefield.
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