Ukrainian Drone Strikes Trigger Russia's Worst Fuel Crisis In Years

Months of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have triggered an unprecedented fuel crisis across Russia, leaving motorists facing long queues, fuel rationing and rising prices despite the country being one of the world's largest energy producers. The attacks have forced several refineries offline, cutting gasoline production and disrupting fuel supplies across multiple regions. Even President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that the strikes have created shortages, though he insists the situation is "not critical." As Ukraine intensifies its campaign to target Russia's energy infrastructure, the fuel crunch has become one of the clearest signs that the war is increasingly affecting ordinary Russians. With repairs expected to take months and demand rising during the harvest season, the crisis is posing fresh economic and logistical challenges for Moscow.