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How Ukraine is turning Crimea, the Russians' Riviera, into a battlefield
The annexed Ukrainian peninsula, which Vladimir Putin sees as his crowning jewel, has descended into chaos as Kyiv ramps up attacks on the territory. Shocked tourists and residents express their distress as shortages worsen.
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The Independent
· Jul 10, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian ships near Crimea as Putin’s fuel crisis deepens
Key supplies of the missiles will arrive in the next few days
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea
MOSCOW: Serangan besar-besaran tentera Ukraine ke atas Semenanjung Crimea yang dikuasai Russia mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya empat nyawa, selain memaksa pihak berkuasa yang disokong Moscow pada Ahad menggantung jualan bahan api di wilayah berkenaan, semalam. Ukraine mengesahkan pihaknya menyasarkan fasiliti ketenteraan dan tenaga di Crimea yang menjadi pangkalan logistik utama Moscow sepanjang kempen ketenteraan selama empat tahun ... Read more The post Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Splash247
· Jul 9, 2026
Ukraine’s tanker and refinery campaign deepens Russia’s fuel crisis
Ukraine has sharply escalated its campaign against Russian shipping and oil infrastructure over the past week, striking dozens of shadow fleet tankers in the Kerch Strait and Sea of Azov while long-range drones knocked out another major refinery, deepening a fuel crisis now affecting nearly every Russian region. Ukrainian drone forces struck more than 20
Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Midrange drones are reshaping the battlefield for Ukraine
By repeatedly striking the highways that carry fuel, ammunition and reinforcements, Ukrainian commanders say they have stalled Russian advances and enabled Ukrainian counterattacks and strikes into illegally annexed Crimea to isolate the peninsula from the mainland. (AP video Srdjan Nedeljkovic and Dmytro Zhyhinas) #drone #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
AzerNews
· Jul 8, 2026
Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline
The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.
Kyiv Post
· Jun 23, 2026
EXPLAINED: Blackouts, Fires, Fuel Bans, and Bridge Strikes in Crimea
Occupied Crimea is facing growing disruption after repeated Ukrainian strikes on energy, fuel, rail, and military infrastructure. Power outages, fuel rationing, transport restrictions, and heightened security measures suggest Kyiv is intensifying efforts to degrade Russia’s logistical hub on the peninsula. The campaign appears aimed at complicating troop movements and supply chains supporting Russian operations in southern Ukraine.
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Related coverage for "How Ukraine is turning Crimea, the Russians' Riviera, into a battlefield": The Independent — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian ships near Crimea as Putin’s fuel crisis deepens. Utusan Malaysia — Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea. Splash247 — Ukraine’s tanker and refinery campaign deepens Russia’s fuel crisis. Associated Press — Midrange drones are reshaping the battlefield for Ukraine. AzerNews — Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline. Kyiv Post — EXPLAINED: Blackouts, Fires, Fuel Bans, and Bridge Strikes in Crimea