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'Shadow Fleet Is Leaving the Chat': Ukraine Hits 8 Russian Fuel Tankers in One Night

Kyiv Post

Kyiv Post

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July 7, 2026

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'Shadow Fleet Is Leaving the Chat': Ukraine Hits 8 Russian Fuel Tankers in One Night

USF said they struck 8 sanctioned Russian fuel tankers, a ferry and a cargo ship overnight as part of a campaign to disrupt logistics supporting occupied Crimea. USF Commander Brovdi said drones also hit 58 military targets along with Crimea's energy infrastructure and logistics hubs, describing the operation as part of the ongoing battle to cut fuel supplies to Russian forces on the peninsula.

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 2, 2026

[Video] 🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ — Another Ukrainian gas station has left the chat.

— Another Ukrainian gas station has left the chat.@Intelslava

Meduza.io

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· Jul 7, 2026

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.

Hot Air

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· Jun 27, 2026

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api

MOSCOW: Russia mengharamkan eksport diesel dalam usaha menstabilkan krisis bekalan bahan api yang semakin memburuk susulan peningkatan serangan Ukraine terhadap infrastruktur tenaga negara itu. Langkah yang berkuat kuasa kelmarin dibuat selepas beberapa wilayah di Russia dilaporkan mengalami kekurangan bekalan bahan api. Lebih 90 peratus daripadanya berdepan catuan atau gangguan bekalan sejak Jun, menurut laporan media ... Read more The post Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

AzerNews

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· 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.

Fark

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· Jun 27, 2026

Day 1,585 of WW3: Drones strike Russian oil pumping station supplying Moscow, vital for transferring diesel fuel to the Moscow Ring Oil Product Pipeline and Baltic Sea ports. This is your Saturday Ukraine invasion conversation [News]

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Related coverage for "'Shadow Fleet Is Leaving the Chat': Ukraine Hits 8 Russian Fuel Tankers in One Night": Intel Slava — [Video] 🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ — Another Ukrainian gas station has left the chat.. Meduza.io — Fights are breaking out at Russia’s gas stations as the fuel crisis spreads . Hot Air — The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians. Utusan Malaysia — Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api. AzerNews — Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline. Fark — Day 1,585 of WW3: Drones strike Russian oil pumping station supplying Moscow, vital for transferring diesel fuel to the Moscow Ring Oil Product Pipeline and Baltic Sea ports. This is your Saturday Ukraine invasion conversation [News]