‘I Don’t Know When This Will End’: As Ukraine Steps Up Strikes, Crimea Grapples With Fuel Shortages and Blackouts

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.

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.

As Russia feels the heat in Ukraine, Trump should up the pressure

Under pressure from months of Ukrainian drone and missile strikes, Russia’s occupation of the Ukrainian territory of Crimea is in big trouble. Massive traffic jams have formed near the Kerch Bridge, the main route out of the peninsula. Fuel sales have also been restricted, and power cuts are being seen across the Crimean Peninsula. At []

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.

Fights are breaking out at Russia’s gas stations as the fuel crisis spreads

Russian media have been reporting on a surge of conflicts at gas stations across the country. The fuel crisis, triggered by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil facilities, has forced people to wait for hours at gas stations. Some drivers try to cut the line, which has at times led to brawls. The situation is compounded by the fact that some stations have taken a liberal interpretation of the requirement to give priority to official vehicles. As a result, local officials in some regions have begun jumping the line, and in Chita, participants in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and their family members were added to the list of those exempt from waiting. All of this has fueled widespread public anger. Here are just a few of the regions where the fuel shortage has led to conflicts.