Fuel Rationing Hits Sevastopol After Drone Attacks
Sevastopol’s governor announced that fuel delivery trucks are currently unable to reach the city, causing a delay in distributing rationed petrol. The setback follows a series of Ukrainian drone strikes that have targeted supply routes and the city’s infrastructure.
- Priority Allocation: Public transport, utilities, emergency services, and government vehicles will receive fuel first when it finally arrives.
- No Queuing: Residents are urged not to line up at gas stations, as current coupons will be cancelled and new ones issued the next day.
President’s Praise for Campaign Success
Ukraine’s president lauded his campaign against Russian energy assets, emphasizing how drone attacks have disrupted logistics across occupied territories. The latest wave of strikes hit:
- Sevastopol, the Black Sea fleet’s base
- Mariupol and Kherson
- Other strategic points
These attacks have forced Russia to cut oil production, impacting the world’s third‑largest producer.
Additional Impacted Sites
- Afipsky Refinery (Krasnodar): Drone debris sparked a fire, injuring three people.
- Kuibyshev Refinery (Samara’s Volga Region): Rosneft shut it down following a separate attack.
The president stated that these operations affect even Russia’s border regions and vowed to expand them further.
Context
The fuel shortages in Crimea stem from earlier rationing imposed last month due to supply constraints. The governor’s decision to postpone distribution reflects ongoing challenges in maintaining essential services amid persistent attacks on supply chains. The situation remains fluid as both sides adjust their strategies in this high‑stakes conflict.
